I’m James, a counsellor and registered member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
In March 2025, I moved over to Healthful Mind Clinic to work alongside Alexa and a dedicated team of professionals. I specialise in providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Whilst being a listening ear and someone to talk through life’s challenges—I also work with clients who are experiencing self-doubt, confidence issues or looking to improve their self-esteem helping individuals become the most confident and best version of themselves, giving clients tools and coping mechanisms that can last a lifetime, personalised to the own cards they have been dealt.
My journey
My journey into counselling has been as diverse as it has been transformative. Whilst volunteering for nearly 2 years at Lewis Manning Hospice, supporting families through bereavement, I realised that while many clients came to counselling due to bereavement and experiencing grief, their lives were often intertwined with other challenges—anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career struggles, and more. Beneath these challenges, I frequently discovered that their confidence and self-esteem was also suffering. By addressing these underlying issues and helping clients understand and take control of their own emotions and behaviours, many were able to move forward in areas where they had previously felt stuck or unable to fulfil their dreams.
These experiences inspired me to found my own counselling practice- BCW Counselling with a focus on building confidence and well-being, Working with clients all over the BH area including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Wimborne. I’ve seen firsthand how clients understanding themselves and their own inner world can lead to real, lasting change and now I’m pleased to be able to offer my services to West Moors and the surrounding areas
My approach
My approach is grounded in Humanistic Integrative Therapy—with two founding beliefs:-
You are the expert in your own life. I don’t tell you what to do—I help you uncover the patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. Growth happens when you push beyond self-doubt and achieve things you once thought were impossible.
Together, we’ll explore the habits and fears that might feel like a safety net but actually, hold you back often leading to resentment and other negative feelings. By strengthening your confidence and resilience, we can improve not just your self-esteem but also your relationships, career, and overall happiness.
Life’s challenges can feel endless, but with the right support, you can regain control, build resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling life. If you’re ready to make a change, I’m here to help you take that step.
Sessions with James are charged at a rate of £60.
Call us to book on 01202 929941
