Dr. Lara James

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Person-centred methods

About Lara

Dr. Lara James works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, and a broad range of other concerns using integrative counselling that draws on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural ideas. She is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and has three years of professional experience. Dr. Lara James offers sessions in English and practices from the United Kingdom.

Her approach combines listening with practical techniques. Sessions may include discussion, reflection and structured exercises. She also uses creative activities so people can work in ways that do not rely only on talking.

She helps people with common issues such as depression, low mood and worries about work or relationships. She also supports those affected by abuse, stalking, traumatic events and the impacts of crime. Neurodivergent clients, including people with high functioning autism and other forms of neurodivergence, are within her stated scope of work.

Additional areas of focus listed by Dr. James include addictions, grief, intimacy issues, body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and mood conditions such as bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns. She also notes experience with attachment and personality-related patterns such as avoidant and antisocial traits.

Dr. James explains methods clearly at the start of work and discusses which techniques might help most. To begin, people are asked to use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.

How her approaches translate to remote counselling

Dr. Lara James works integratively, using person-centred methods that prioritise listening and the client’s own goals, psychodynamic ideas that look at patterns and histories, and cognitive behavioural techniques that use structured steps to change thinking and behaviour. Each approach is explained in simple terms at the start so people know what to expect.

She also uses creative activities alongside talking, such as written exercises or practical tasks, to help people express themselves in different ways. These methods can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship problems and the effects of traumatic events by giving concrete tools as well as space to reflect.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work and she approaches this collaboratively. The counsellor and client agree which techniques to try based on the person’s concerns, goals and preferences, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins around other commitments, but please check which formats are offered when you arrange your first appointment.

Topics Lara lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Lara

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she works with and she uses a mix of approaches to help people manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers integrative counselling that draws on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural ideas, plus creative activities.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and lists the NCPS credential.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she use?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How do I get started?

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