James Graham
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About the Therapist
James Graham is a BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor with more than 2,000 completed client sessions. He offers in-person, online, and telephone counselling for adults and young people, drawing on a flexible range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s individual needs.
James specialises in supporting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. His wider experience includes self-harm, suicidal distress, family and couples concerns, workplace wellbeing, and trauma following road traffic incidents. He has also worked therapeutically with children from the age of five, using art, play, and creative methods where appropriate.
His approach is client-led, compassionate, and practical. James aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, understand their emotional responses, and work towards meaningful change at a manageable pace.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online, Telephone, Face-to-Face
- Client groups: Children, Young People, Adults, Couples, Families
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Grief, Relationships, Self-Harm, Workplace Wellbeing
- Registration: BACP Registered Member
- Approach: Integrative, Person-Centred, CBT-Informed and Solution-Focused
Qualifications
- Foundation Degree in Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 2 Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 5 Qualification in Clinical Supervision
- More than 80 hours of additional professional development
Therapy Approach
- Integrative counselling
- Person-centred counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-informed techniques
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Art and play-informed therapeutic work
- Life coaching techniques
- Family and couples counselling
Client Types
- Adults
- Young People
- Children, with previous experience from age five
- Couples
- Families
- Employees accessing workplace counselling
- People affected by road traffic incidents
Mental Health Issues and Areas of Support
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Depression and low mood
- Stress, pressure, and emotional overwhelm
- Trauma and trauma-related emotional responses
- Trauma following road traffic incidents
- Grief, bereavement, and loss
- Relationship and couples difficulties
- Family-related concerns
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts and suicide-related distress
- Workplace stress and employee wellbeing
- Confidence, resilience, and personal development
- Life transitions and wider emotional difficulties
Professional Registration
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BACP registered since October 2024
- Regular professional supervision
- Committed to continuing professional development and ethical practice
Professional Experience
- Private Practice Integrative Counsellor
- Affiliate Counsellor with Newcastle Psychology and Counselling
- Affiliate Counsellor with Fusion Counselling
- EAP counselling through HealthHero and Workplace Options
- Former Client-Led Therapist with IMPACT North East
- Previous 999 Advisor with the North East Ambulance Service
- More than 2,000 counselling sessions completed
What to Expect
James offers a supportive, client-led space where you can discuss what is happening in your life without pressure or judgement. He understands that different people benefit from different ways of working, so sessions can combine reflective conversation with structured and practical therapeutic techniques.
Depending on your needs, therapy may include person-centred exploration, CBT-informed strategies, solution-focused work, creative methods, or support with relationships and personal development. James will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, identify your goals, and develop an approach that feels relevant and manageable.
He can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, self-harm, relationship concerns, workplace pressures, and other emotional challenges. Where someone requires urgent or emergency mental health intervention, appropriate crisis or emergency services should also be contacted.