James Powell, NCPS
8 years in practice
James Powell is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCS15-02461 · expires February 2026
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About James
James Powell is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He has eight years of clinical experience and holds the NCPS credential. He works with adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction and relationship difficulties.
He also supports people facing grief, parenting strains, sleep and eating concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He offers help for ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career transitions and compassion fatigue. His practice includes support for LGBT clients and people affected by trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
James describes his style as inclusive and interactive. Sessions aim to be respectful and non-stigmatising. He tailors conversations and plans to each person, focusing on practical steps alongside reflection.
James draws on a range of approaches to match what a person needs. His work combines Jungian ideas with cognitive behavioural methods and attachment-informed perspectives, and he uses client-centred listening to guide sessions. He explains therapies in simple terms and helps people choose what fits them.
He has experience working with trauma linked to political conflict in Northern Ireland and with a wide variety of life challenges. People can expect straightforward language, a collaborative tone, and an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James names
- Jungian Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
James blends Jungian therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work to help people make sense of their inner life and act in line with their values. Jungian therapy looks at symbols, personal meanings and patterns that shape feelings and relationships, often helping with long-standing identity and intimacy questions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that reflect what matters most, which is useful for anxiety, stress and behavioural change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and coping, and can help with trust and relational difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and James treats it as a team effort. He will talk through goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, then adapt the plan so it fits your life and needs rather than using one fixed method.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, quick live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while still keeping continuity with a single therapist or registered or accredited professionals.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does James support?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma, plus relationship, parenting and intimacy-related issues among other challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in an inclusive, interactive way that avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on tailored conversations and plans.
What is his professional background?
James has eight years of psychotherapy experience and has worked with people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse, including work related to Northern Ireland's troubles.
What credentials and location are shown?
He holds the NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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