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James Morrell

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James Morrell, BACP

United Kingdom

BACP counsellor - Anger and addictions

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Key details

  • CredentialsBACP
  • RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 390330
  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationUnited Kingdom

About

  • Person-centred approach
  • Attachment-focused work
  • Mindfulness techniques

About James

James Morrell is a BACP-registered counsellor with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy and six years' experience. He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem and career concerns. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

He follows a humanistic, person-centred approach while drawing on other methods. That means he listens to what matters to the client and shapes conversation around their experience. He uses ideas from attachment-based thinking, psychodynamic work, mindfulness and solution-focused tools when they help.

James writes openly about the way gender and culture affect how people seek help. He often reflects on how men experience counselling and how societal expectations can get in the way of asking for support. He also notes cultural differences and aims to understand each client's background when they talk together.

When clients bring addictive behaviours he explores each person's relationship with the behaviour rather than applying a single label. He talks through triggers, shame and coping patterns, and supports clients to consider what a different relationship to the behaviour might look like.

His style is conversational rather than prescriptive. He aims to offer a place to talk through feelings, to identify what matters, and to work on practical next steps. People who want a straightforward, reflective approach often find this useful.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

James uses person-centred work alongside attachment-based ideas and mindfulness practices. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and helping clients speak about what matters to them. It suits practical concerns like stress, relationship friction and anger because it prioritises the client's perspective.

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape patterns of closeness and conflict. This can help with recurring anger, intimacy issues and communication problems by making those patterns easier to recognise and discuss. Mindfulness methods teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions in the moment.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss the client's goals, try different techniques and agree what feels most useful. That process can include practical exercises, short in-session practices or talking through past patterns to find more helpful responses.

The original biography does not state specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example easing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins or letting people join from different time zones. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to suit remote sessions and everyday routines.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

He works with everyday anger such as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration and built-up resentment. Anger is listed alongside other concerns like stress, trauma and addictions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He practices person-centred counselling and draws on attachment, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches. Sessions are conversational and focus on the client's experience.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years' experience working with a range of mental wellbeing issues, including anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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