Beverly James

I am available mornings, afternoons and evenings during the week. 

Individuals £60 per session

Couples £80 per session

Are you finding life’s day-to-day challenges overwhelming? Do you sometimes struggle to share your thoughts and feelings with others? I am here to offer you a warm, welcoming and confidential space where you will have the time to talk openly and be truly heard. Together, we can work towards building a trusting therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe, supported and respected.

I have trained as a Psychodynamic therapist, but I work integratively, drawing on Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, CBT and Mindfulness approaches, all tailored to your individual needs. While I may offer guidance or therapeutic interventions where appropriate, I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you to explore, reflect and gain deeper insight into yourself, your experiences, your past, and how these have shaped who you are today.

I have worked with clients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, supporting people with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationship issues, domestic and sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is a profound privilege for me to support individuals through their most challenging moments and to witness the growth, resilience and transformation that can emerge through therapy.

Counselling can be a powerful journey of self-discovery, offering you the opportunity to understand how you have become the person you are, while also exploring how you might wish to move forward with greater self-awareness, self-compassion and confidence.

Every client and every therapeutic process is unique, and I will always value you as an individual, with deep respect for your personal journey and the place you find yourself in now.

Our sessions can be telephone or online. Whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Before our first session I offer a 20 minute free chat to find out a little about each other. As with all relationships it is important that we feel comfortable in each others company and that we can work together. Please feel free to ask any questions at this time. If you would like to proceed our following sessions will be 50 minutes long usually on a weekly or fortnightly basis. We will discuss whatever you would like to bring. You will lead the sessions and you won't be pressured into talking about anything you don't want to. I will help you to find the solution best for you.

I have availability for new clients weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings to suit your needs. 

For a free introductory call please book through my calendar link

https://calendly.com/bevj-therapy/introductory-call

Or contact me through the BACP link. 

I am a fully qualified counsellor working with both couples and individuals.

Are you finding it challenging to navigate day-to-day life? Do you struggle at times to express your thoughts and feelings? If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or experiencing difficulties either individually or as a couple, you are not alone — and I am here to support you.

I offer a warm, safe, and confidential therapeutic space where you can explore the issues affecting you or your relationship at your own pace. Every person and every couple is unique, and I believe you are the expert in your own life and experiences. My role is to support you in making sense of your challenges and working towards meaningful and positive change.

I am a fully qualified therapist trained in Psychodynamic and Person-Centred approaches, and I work integratively. This means I also draw on Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Inner Child work, and Mindfulness techniques where appropriate, tailoring my approach to your individual needs. In our sessions, I will provide a supportive, reflective space to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and how your past experiences may have shaped who you are today.

I have worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups, supporting people with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationship challenges, and the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, as well as loss and trauma.

Counselling can be a powerful journey of self-discovery — helping you to understand how you have become the person you are, while also exploring how you might wish to move forward with greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence.

Every individual and every couple’s therapeutic journey is different. I will always value you as unique, with respect for the path you have travelled and the place you find yourself in now. Together, we can work towards a more fulfilling and hopeful future.

I offer counselling for individuals priced £60 per 50 minute session.

Couples sessions are £80 per session  1st session 1 hour 30 mins.   Following sessions 1 hour 

Our sessions can be on the telephone, online or face to face. Whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Usually weekly or fortnightly to start with. 

Before we begin our therapeutic journey together, I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory call. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your needs and ask any questions you may have about the process. I encourage you to take advantage of this time to ensure that you feel comfortable and informed. You can easily schedule this introductory call through my calendar link below, or alternatively, you can send an inquiry via the BACP.

https://calendly.com/bevj-therapy/introductory-call

If you decide to proceed after our initial conversation, our subsequent sessions will typically last between 50 minutes to 1 hour. These sessions can be scheduled on a weekly or fortnightly basis, depending on what works best for you. Each week, you will have the freedom to bring any topics or issues you wish to discuss, and you will lead the direction of the session. I want to emphasize that you will never feel pressured to talk about anything you’re not comfortable with.

My role is to support you in finding the solutions that work best for you, guiding you towards a more fulfilling life. Together, we will create a safe space for exploration and growth at your own pace. I look forward to the possibility of working together.

My working hours are Monday to Friday between 7.45am-7pm  occasional weekends  

Couples

 £80 weekdays, 

Individuals

£60

Couples counselling is designed to support you both in cultivating a more rewarding, connected and meaningful relationship, while gaining a deeper understanding of yourselves, each other, and your partnership.

“Before we can forgive one another, we have to understand one another.” – Goldman

Couples counselling focuses primarily on your relationship, helping you work together to create a more loving, respectful and fulfilling connection. My approach is impartial and non-judgemental, meaning I do not take sides. Instead, I provide a safe and balanced space where both partners can be heard. Together, we can explore and make sense of the difficulties, hurt, or anger that may be present, while also acknowledging the strengths, care and affection that continue to exist within your relationship.

Each partner brings their own history, experiences, beliefs and expectations into the relationship, all of which shape how you think, feel and behave with one another. At times, these differences can lead to misunderstandings, frustration or conflict. Couples counselling therefore involves developing a deeper understanding of both yourself and your partner, fostering greater empathy, appreciation and awareness of each other’s perspectives, needs and values. This process can help you move towards a more harmonious and respectful connection.

It is important to emphasise that the decision to stay together or separate always rests with you as a couple; it is not the role of the therapist to make this choice for you. Instead, couples therapy offers a confidential and supportive environment in which you can explore your hopes and concerns for the relationship, reflect on how you communicate and connect, and work through conflict while also strengthening expressions of love and care.

I encourage regular weekly or fortnightly sessions, either in person at my practice or online, as this typically allows for the most effective and meaningful progress in your counselling journey.

Couples

The first session will be approximately one and a half hours. This initial meeting provides time to gather relevant information, allow you both to settle into the process, and begin building a therapeutic relationship. An assessment will be made to help us form a clear and collaborative plan for moving forward.

If either of you feels the need for an individual session to discuss personal matters in more depth, this can be arranged and is often beneficial to the overall couples work.

Individuals

Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes in length and can be either short-term or long-term, depending on your needs and goals.

Couples

The first session will be 1 and a half hours long,  a gathering of information and settling in stage. An assessment will be made to help us to form a plan going forward. 

Should either of you require an individual session to talk about personal issues this can be arranged and is encouraged

Individuals

50 minute sessions, long or short term therapy

I work mornings, afternoons, evenings during the week

Are you struggling with life's day to day challenges?  Do you find it difficult share your thoughts and feelings with others. I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential space where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship. We are all individual and unique and although I will offer advice and intervention where needed ultimately you are your own expert in yourself and your own life. 

I have trained as a Psychodynamic therapist but work with clients  interrogatively with Person-Centred, Solution focussed, C.B.T. and Mindfulness all tailored to your needs. I will welcome and support you in whatever you bring to therapy, listening to you and working with you to explore, reflect on and regain insight into yourself,  your situation, your past and how that has brought you to who you are today.  

I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. For me, it is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness the personal growth and development that therapy can bring.

Counselling can be a fascinating process of self-discovery, helping you to understand how you became the person you are and to think about how you might want to move forward as you develop greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Every client and every therapeutic process is different, and I will always value you as a unique individual, with the utmost respect for the journey you have navigated and the place you find yourself in now.

Our sessions can be on the telephone, online or face to face. Whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Before our first session I offer a 20 minute free chat to find out a little about each other. As with all relationships it is important that we feel comfortable in each others company and that we can  work  together. Please feel free to ask any questions at this time.

If you would like to proceed our following sessions will be 50 minutes long usually on a weekly or fortnightly basis. We will discuss whatever you would like to bring. You will lead the sessions and you won't be pressured into talking about anything you don't want to. I will help you to find the solution best for you.

I work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. 

Are you finding life’s day-to-day challenges overwhelming? Do you sometimes struggle to share your thoughts and feelings with others? I am here to offer you a warm, welcoming and confidential space where you will have the time to talk openly and be truly heard. Together, we can work towards building a trusting therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe, supported and respected.

I have trained as a Psychodynamic therapist, but I work integratively, drawing on Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, CBT and Mindfulness approaches, all tailored to your individual needs. While I may offer guidance or therapeutic interventions where appropriate, I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you to explore, reflect and gain deeper insight into yourself, your experiences, your past, and how these have shaped who you are today.

I have worked with clients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, supporting people with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationship issues, domestic and sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is a profound privilege for me to support individuals through their most challenging moments and to witness the growth, resilience and transformation that can emerge through therapy.

Counselling can be a powerful journey of self-discovery, offering you the opportunity to understand how you have become the person you are, while also exploring how you might wish to move forward with greater self-awareness, self-compassion and confidence.

Every client and every therapeutic process is unique, and I will always value you as an individual, with deep respect for your personal journey and the place you find yourself in now.

Our sessions can be on the telephone or online. Whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Individuals £60 per 50 minute session

Couples £80 per 1hour session

Before our first session, I offer a free 20-minute introductory chat. This gives us an opportunity to learn a little about each other and to see whether you feel comfortable and supported in working with me. As with any therapeutic relationship, it is important that we both feel at ease and confident that we can work together. You are very welcome to ask any questions during this time.

If you decide to proceed, our subsequent sessions will be 50 minutes long and will usually take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis, depending on your needs and preferences. In these sessions, you are free to bring whatever feels most important to you. You will guide the focus of our work, and you will never be pressured to discuss anything you do not feel ready to talk about. My role is to support you, think alongside you, and help you find the way forward that feels right for you.

Mon-Friday 7.45am-7pm Couples £80, Individuals £60

Couples counselling is designed to support you both in cultivating a more rewarding, connected and meaningful relationship, while gaining a deeper understanding of yourselves, each other, and your partnership.

“Before we can forgive one another, we have to understand one another.” – Goldman

Couples counselling focuses primarily on your relationship, helping you work together to create a more loving, respectful and fulfilling connection. My approach is impartial and non-judgemental, meaning I do not take sides. Instead, I provide a safe and balanced space where both partners can be heard. Together, we can explore and make sense of the difficulties, hurt, or anger that may be present, while also acknowledging the strengths, care and affection that continue to exist within your relationship.

Each partner brings their own history, experiences, beliefs and expectations into the relationship, all of which shape how you think, feel and behave with one another. At times, these differences can lead to misunderstandings, frustration or conflict. Couples counselling therefore involves developing a deeper understanding of both yourself and your partner, fostering greater empathy, appreciation and awareness of each other’s perspectives, needs and values. This process can help you move towards a more harmonious and respectful connection.

It is important to emphasise that the decision to stay together or separate always rests with you as a couple; it is not the role of the therapist to make this choice for you. Instead, couples therapy offers a confidential and supportive environment in which you can explore your hopes and concerns for the relationship, reflect on how you communicate and connect, and work through conflict while also strengthening expressions of love and care.

I would ideally encourage regular weekly or fortnightly sessions, either in person at my practice or online, as this typically allows for the most effective and meaningful progress in your counselling journey.

Couples counselling can be short-term or long-term, depending on your relationship's current situation and your mutual goals.

The duration will be influenced by the depth of issues you face, and we will discuss these factors to establish a shared understanding of both your needs.

Individual counselling also offered

I work with BUPA and AVIVA insurance

Couples

The first session will be 1 and a half hours long, a gathering of information and settling in stage. An assessment will be made to help us to form a plan going forward.

Should either of you require an individual session to talk about personal issues this can be arranged and is encouraged

Individuals

50 minute sessions, long or short term therapy