James Collier

A very warm welcome! My work is grounded in the person-centred approach, with an emphasis on mindfulness, and my aim is to make therapy a safe and inviting space to explore whatever is troubling you.

The decision to start therapy can be a difficult first step towards healing, and finding the right therapist is crucial. Research shows that the relationship between counsellor and client is one of the main factors in successful therapy. We are often wounded in relationship, whether as children or as adults, and I believe it is in relationship that we can also be healed.

My core training is person-centred. Person-centred therapy, also referred to as client-centred therapy and person-centred counselling, was popularised in the 1950s and 1960s by Carl Rogers as an alternative to traditional psychotherapy. It is rooted in the belief that people possess an innate tendency towards self-improvement and that a person’s desire to self-actualise will guide them towards the best solutions to their own apparent problems. The therapist’s role is to co-facilitate the client’s own process by offering empathy, acceptance and authenticity within the context of the therapeutic relationship. Each client is viewed as a person rather than a disorder or diagnosis.

I am passionate about the approach that I use, and I love the challenge of my work with clients. I choose to work in a person-centred way because it is a deeply respectful and effective approach to therapy.

My personal pronouns are he/him.

I provide short- and long-term therapy online and face-to-face. I am committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. My counselling practice is located in the heart of the Norwich Lanes just off the Market Square.

To get started, just send me an email (jc-therapy@pm.me) or give me a call (07557 871103) to arrange an initial consultation.

In that first meeting, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy, address any questions or concerns you might have, and see whether it feels right for us to work together. If you decide to continue, we can then arrange a regular time and day of the week that works for you