James Yates

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location_on London SE10 & Exeter EX2
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Now, let me ask you a question:

What does it mean to be yourself in a society that discourages self-expression?

To live in a world that disconnects us from each other and from ourselves. A world that distracts us from what’s important and meaningful.

The messages we receive from people is not ‘be who you are’, but instead ‘be what I need’.

In such a place, being ourselves is a revolutionary act.

In what ways are people telling us to be what they need? I’m glad you asked.

It can be as simple as a raised eyebrow, or a disparaging look.

Or more obvious do’s and don’ts.

We get the message.

The way out of this is to receive new, better messages.

To have a connection with somebody who is encouraging us to express ourselves. A connection with somebody who will respect and accept us with no conditions.

This is what you will find in my therapy room.

Together we will build resilience and trust in ourselves which you can ultimately use as a springboard to a better life.

I work with a range of people from different cultural backgrounds with diverse issues, including:

·        Relationship issues

·        Self-esteem and confidence

·        Anxiety

·        Depression

·        Sexuality

·        Trauma

·        Abuse

·        Bereavement

·        Loneliness

·        Masculinity and men’s issues

·        Women’s issues

·        Grief

·        Attachment

·        Autism

·        ADHD

·        Co-dependency 

·        PTSD

·        cPTSD

·        Loneliness 

My fees are £60 per clinical hour (50 minutes).

I am an experienced BACP registered psychotherapist (400859), researcher, and facilitator of group therapy and I offer person-centred counselling. 

I offer both online and in-person sessions. In-person sessions will be held at Argyle House in Exeter.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 5 HPD in Counselling and Psychotherapy

CPD training in anger releasing and management, substance misuse, and group therapy.

I have over two years experience.

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

£50.00 - £70.00

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

My standard rate is £60 per session.

I offer a limited number of concessionary rates, get in touch if you think you may be eligible.

I offer a monthly rate of £220.

When I work

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Further information

I have had research published in Therapy Today after presenting it at the BACP conference in 2023. 

London, Greater London, SE10

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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