James Costigan

James Costigan is a BACP counsellor with nine years of practice in the United Kingdom. He offers a steady, patient presence for people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or anger. He aims to help clients slow down, notice patterns, and make clearer choices about how to move forward.

James often supports people who are struggling with relationship strain, addiction issues including drug and alcohol problems and problematic pornography use, and career pressures. He also works with concerns such as self-esteem, intimacy, ADHD, and life changes. He draws on experience from a corporate background to relate to workplace stress and performance demands.

Sessions focus on building self-awareness and practical coping skills. Conversations are paced to suit each person, with attention to emotion and behaviour. James uses approaches that encourage reflection and small, achievable changes.

People can expect someone who stays alongside them through difficult moments and who helps them practise new ways of responding. The goal is clearer thinking, more steady emotions, and greater confidence in handling daily pressures.

Over time James supports clients to heal from past hurts, reduce reactive patterns, and aim for the life they want. If you want to explore how anger, anxiety or addiction show up in your life, he offers a space to start that work.

Approaches that support clearer thinking and calmer responses

James uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and feel heard. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of their feelings and build self-trust.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to practise small, targeted changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, anger and low mood because it links thoughts, feelings and actions in a straightforward way.

Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and increase awareness. These techniques can support stress management and provide tools to handle strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and together they will decide what to try first. That choice can change as progress is made, and sessions are adjusted to suit the person rather than following a fixed plan.

Session logistics vary, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can help fit work and family commitments by removing travel and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or evening appointments. It also allows continuity of care for people who are travelling or living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals offer these options and will explain how to make sessions work around everyday life.