James Maynard

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and grief
• Self esteem work

About James

James Maynard works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and parenting. He describes himself as an integrative counsellor who combines cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience in practice.

James focuses on practical conversations that help people make small changes. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and patterns, thinking about past experiences that still affect daily life, and using human-centred ways of relating to feelings. He keeps explanations plain and uses straightforward language so people understand what is happening in sessions.

He has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse and those grieving a loss, offering a space to name difficult experiences and consider next steps. For anxiety and stress he helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and develop manageable coping strategies. He also supports people who are struggling with low confidence or relationship strain by exploring how they relate to themselves and others.

James offers a respectful, consistent way of working that aims to be reliable and clear. He balances looking at the past with practical steps for now. Over time this can help people feel more able to make choices that suit them.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and arrangements.

How James uses integrative approaches in online work

James combines cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic ideas into a single way of working. Cognitive methods look at current thoughts and behaviours and help people test small changes to reduce stress and anxiety. Psychodynamic ideas involve talking about past experiences to understand patterns that keep repeating and affect relationships. Humanistic approaches focus on how people experience feelings in the moment and on building a respectful, accepting way of relating in sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. James will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as sessions continue.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose a quieter setting to focus on conversation and can be more convenient for those living apart from local services. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use a range of formats, and James will explain which ones he offers when you contact him.

Topics James lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues

Questions about James

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practices as an integrative counsellor, combining cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches in sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the UK.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Session costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.