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James  Taylor

James Taylor

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 7+ years of experience

Practical help for anger and life changes

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  • Anger support
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness

About James

James Taylor is a counsellor and hypnotherapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety and relationship problems. He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties and career concerns. James aims to give practical tools and clearer thinking so people can take the next steps with more confidence.

James describes his way of working as holistic and hands-on. He uses techniques from hypnotherapy and mindfulness to calm the body and mind. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful patterns and plan small, realistic changes.

In sessions he focuses on spotting limiting beliefs and behaviours that get in the way. He helps people map a route forward and rehearse new ways of responding. The work often combines gentle mindset change with practical steps that can be tried between meetings.

He also pays attention to emotional connection and meaning, using elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand their feelings and how those feelings show up in relationships. The aim is to help people move from confusion and stuckness to clearer choices and steadier mood.

James holds NCPS, which is shown on his profile. He has seven years of experience and offers support in English. To begin, viewers are encouraged to use the site's process to match with him and schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

James uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice thoughts and actions that keep anger and anxiety going, and then try small, testable behaviour changes. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people recognise and name strong feelings and see how those emotions affect close relationships. Finally, hypnotherapy work aims to calm bodily tension and rehearse new responses when stress or anger arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each person about what they want to change and which methods feel most useful. Together they choose strategies and adjust them as progress and needs become clearer, so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so check the site's booking flow to confirm how sessions are arranged before you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also enable exercises that focus on breathing, guided relaxation or brief behavioural experiments between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS22-01147

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James commonly help with?

He works with anger as well as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleeping problems and career or life-change challenges.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses a mix of practical tools and reflective work, combining hypnotherapy, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to change unhelpful patterns and build new habits.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience working with a range of concerns and therapeutic approaches.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify particular session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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