James Johnson

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MSc, MBACP
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location_on Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G3
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hey, I'm James and I am a male counsellor offering person-centred counselling based in Glasgow. 

I am a compassionate and non-judgemental listener who promotes holding your experience and working alongside you on anything that is on your mind. There is no problem too great, and I aim to create a comfortable and safe space where you can give yourself permission to feel what you need to feel in the moment. 

There is a real difference between listening and feeling like you’ve been heard. By focusing on the latter, we can discover what you are truly needing right now and craft your next steps together. 

My experience includes, but isn't limited to:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Work-related stress
  • Relationship difficulties (including family, friends and partners) 
  • Loss, change and transition
  • Abuse 
  • Trauma
  • ADHD, Autism and neurodiversity 
  • Creative block

I offer a free 30-minute consultation where we can discuss your goals, as well as answer any questions you may have. This is also a great chance for you to meet me and see if I am what you’re looking for in your counselling journey. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy (University of Strathclyde)
  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists)
  • Registered under the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme

I currently work with The Spark Counselling as part of their CYP and national counselling services and have done so since Jan 2023. Prior to this I worked with Time for Talking as part of their national employee assistance program (EAP) and Kilmarnock Station Community Village as part of their adult counselling service, both for over a year.

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

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£40.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Additional information

I offer a concessionary rate for £40 per session to the groups listed above. I offer a set number of sessions at this rate so please inquire about their availability when booking your first session. 

When I work

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Further information

I also offer online and telephone counselling; please feel free to enquire when booking your first session if this would be preferable.

I also offer a free 30 minute consultation before our first sessions to discuss goals, answer any questions and to see if I am a good fit for your needs. Use the 'email me' button at the top of the page to get in contact.

Thanks for your time and all the best with your search!

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

PVG Scheme info

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

The practice is walkable from Charing Cross train station or Kelvinbridge subway station through the park, with regular buses stopping on the street outside. Unfortunately, the room is up two flights of stairs with no lift access.

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James Johnson
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