About me
Welcome to Journey Counselling Cheltenham. My name is James, and I'm a counsellor providing face-to-face sessions in Gloucestershire.
My passion is to provide a warm, empathic space where you can find the words to talk about the difficult things in your life. There is something very powerful in saying something out loud. Being really heard and accepted by someone who isn't part of your family or circle of friends can be very freeing.
My training is Integrative Person Centred & Psychodynamic. The central belief of Person Centred therapy is that we all have an inbuilt drive to become the best we can be, our true self. Given a good, therapeutic relationship, we can explore feelings, behaviours and beliefs. This promotes self awareness and understanding.
The psychodynamic part of my training is thinking about how current feelings and behaviours are impacted by past experiences and the subconscious. Talking about childhood and early key relationships can be very beneficial in the journey of self discovery. I know that this is not always easy, and it is up to the individual client if this is an area that they want to explore.
How counselling can help
It's so helpful to talk. Sometimes there is so much going on inside, so many feelings and thoughts, that we don't really know where to start. Counselling is simply about talking these things through. It can bring such clarity and peace of mind. When we understand ourselves and the impact of our experiences, we grow in confidence, feeling more able to put the past behind us and move forwards.
My approach
A creative approach can be really helpful. For example, you could bring a song or a picture which is important to you. We can spend some time exploring that and drawing out some key issues. It's true that a picture paints a thousand words. You don't need to be an artist, any creative expression can be helpful in unlocking our trauma. A stickman drawing, an abstract picture or a photograph, all can provide insight into our inner world.
What issues can counselling help with?
I have experience of working with a wide range of different issues. These include:
Depression
Anxiety
Low self esteem
Loss & grief
Relationships
Sexual abuse
Domestic abuse
Suicidal feelings
Childhood issues
Health related issues
"I very much needed to talk through some issues and found James at Journey Counselling a very professional and experienced counsellor.
He was very good at listening and asking pertinent questions that enabled me to find my own voice and come to my own conclusions.
As a result my mental health improved quite rapidly and I was able to go forward with a strong and positive attitude.
I would highly recommend James."
July 2025
My location
Sessions are face to face, held in a peaceful garden room setting. I am based in Cheltenham, close to the M5 and within easy reach of Tewkesbury, Gloucester and throughout the Gloucestershire area.
I also offer the convenience of telephone sessions. I have found this way of working just as helpful for clients as traditional face to face sessions.
Fees & availability
Sessions last 50 minutes, generally the same day and time each week. I can offer flexibility, but I do find that having a regular day and time set aside can be really helpful for clients. There is a sense of security in that space.
Sessions are £55 payable by bank transfer.
Get in touch
Please contact me if you have any questions or to make a booking.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
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