Audrey James MBACP

About me

I am a professionally qualified counsellor with a private practice in Gloucester. I provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment where together we explore the issues that you would like to resolve. I provide both short-term and open-ended counselling.

I am a psychodynamic counsellor, which means that I hold to the belief that we all have an unconscious mind – sometimes called the subconscious – and that feelings held in the unconscious mind are often too painful to be faced. This causes us to create defences, such as denial, to protect ourselves from painful feelings.

We will work collaboratively, which means that I will work with you to try to unravel what has gone wrong in your life to create defences that are now causing you more harm than good. Once you come to an understanding of what is really going on, your feelings will not be as painful and will be bearable.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within an ethical framework for good practice. You will not be judged. You will be respected, valued and encouraged. In addition, I am member of The Association for Pastoral & Spiritual Care & Counselling (APSCC).

Our work together can be short or long-term depending on your circumstances. Each session will be weekly, 50 minutes.