James Crossland
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About me
Hi, my name is James, thanks for checking out my profile.
Relationships: play a crucial role in our lives, especially romantic ones. But do you find yourself repeating the same behavior patterns? Are you drawn to partners who aren’t right for you or even toxic? Perhaps you experience anxiety in relationships, always worrying, "Why haven’t they called?" Or maybe you feel suffocated by a partner’s neediness, leaving you yearning for space. Or are you someone who finds it difficult to set boundaries, letting your partners take advantage of you? If you feel vulnerable in relationships and struggle with asserting yourself, you're not alone.
When our relationships are dysfunctional, it can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression, which can also affect those close to us, like friends and family. Toxic relationships can cause a loss of identity and self-worth.
I specialize in working through all these attachment behaviors and have helped many clients cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Family: While you can choose your friends, you can’t choose your family! This saying rings true for so many. Family dynamics are often complex. Do you find your relationship with a siblings or other family members challenging? Is your family making you unhappy? Many of us struggle with family relationships, but there is often a path forward. By discussing your feelings and emotions surrounding your family, we can work together to help you navigate these feelings.
Change: I once had a vibrant career in music, but in 2010, the industry shifted, and I lost my career. This change plunged me into depression, and I found myself in a dark place. However, as I trained to become a counselor, I realized that a life crisis can serve as an opportunity for a life reset that can bring about positive change. Are you going through something similar? Have you recently had to re-adjust your whole life? Do you find change difficult, perhaps even frightening? Let’s work together to help you navigate change and embrace the unfamiliar.
What I specialise In.
I have helped clients deal with the following problems.
- Attachment issues, anxious, avoidant
- Relationship difficulties
- Low self-esteem / insecurities
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Mid-life crisis, life transitions
- Identity crisis
- Family problems
- Issues from the past impacting the here and now
- Insecurities
- Addictions
- Work-life balance/career goals
- Sexuality / Sexual identity
About Our First Session
I understand that the search for the ideal counselor can be quite daunting. To make this process more manageable, I offer a free 30-minute session where we can discuss your issues, goals, and counseling needs, allowing us to determine if we are well-suited to work together. This session comes with no obligations.
What To Do Next
Email: please email me and I will respond promptly.
If you don’t hear back from me, please check your spam folder.
Telephone: Please call the number at the top of this page and I'll guide you through the process.
Your comfort and well-being are my top priorities, and I am here to ensure you feel supported throughout the conversation.
Remember, taking this step is a commendable move toward your well-being, and I am here to assist you every step of the way.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified MBACP professional integrative counsellor.
I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and work within their guidance and ethical framework.
I trained at City Lit College in central London and have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: integrative pathway.
I also have a diploma in: Couples Counseling using Systemic Family Therapy and a fully Accredited Diploma in Relationship Counseling.
I have a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) while practicing CBT as an iGCBT Certified CBT Practiitioner alongside a diploma in Transactional Analysis relating to counseling and Psychotherapy.
During my training I dedicated two years as a volunteer with Hackney Headstrong, collaborating with a diverse clientele that included individuals of all ages, races, and sexual orientations.
My professional journey in counseling is now focused on working with adults online and face-to-face, within my private practice.
My experience encompasses a culturally diverse client base, addressing a wide range of issues listed above.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
I provide continuous counseling priced at £45.00 per online session.
£55.00 per in person session.
My approach involves open-ended integrative psychotherapy, and the duration of the therapy will be collaboratively discussed and regularly reviewed as we progress.
Additionally, I offer short-term integrative psychotherapeutic counseling, typically spanning 6-12 sessions.
I also offer fortnightly sessions and walking therapy in the summer months.
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