James Deaville

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MSc (Dist), PGCert, BA(Hons), MBACP

About me

As a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about creating a space that feels warm, sincere, and deeply empathic. My aim is to support you in exploring your emotions, finding your voice, and gaining a clearer understanding of what may be happening in your life.

My background includes counselling roles with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Staff Support, where I’ve helped people navigate incredibly challenging times. I also have extensive experience working within the charity sector, offering dedicated support to LGBTQ+ and HIV communities.

I offer a free 20-minute phone call to help you decide if I’m the right fit for you. It’s a chance to talk about what you’re looking for from therapy and to see if you’d feel comfortable working together—no pressure, no commitment.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications:

  • MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy (Distinction) - Keele University
  • Graduate Certificate in Counselling - Keele University
  • Certificate in Online Counselling
  • Introduction to Neuro-Affirming Practice

Experience:

  • Lead Counsellor at Project 93
  • Counsellor at Macmillan Cancer Support 
  • Counsellor at NHS Staff Support 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Students

Additional information

Initial 20 Minute Phone Chat: Free

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Mondays, 11am-6pm, Online.

Wednesdays, 11am-6pm, Online.

Thursdays, 11am-7.30pm, Online and Telephone.

Fridays, 10.30am-5.30pm, Online. 

Cheapside, Hanley, Staffordshire, ST1

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Unfortunately my office is not wheelchair accessible, there is a lift however there is a flight of stairs before.

Online platforms

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