Helen James

Appointments are available to adult individuals either in person in my consulting room in central Cambridge (CB2), or online via video consultation.

For further information or to enquire about us working together please email me at helenjamescounselling@gmail.com

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with over twenty five years experience in health care, initially as a Registered Nurse (RGN) and then as a Counsellor.

My journey began in the NHS, before moving into the Higher Education sector, where I led a Health & Wellbeing Service in a University of Cambridge college for many years. During that time, I worked extensively in mental health and wellbeing, gaining valuable expertise and training in crisis work and mental health at all levels. As such I naturally evolved into counselling, undertaking my training and working as a Counsellor with students, before establishing my private practice.

I'm a warm, empathetic, and compassionate therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with individuals, supporting you to work through the challenges which bring you to counselling.

Working integratively, I mainly draw on the Psychodynamic, Humanistic and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) models of therapy. This approach supports you to gain greater self awareness, understanding and insight, alongside learning coping strategies to help you self soothe.

I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, low mood, bereavement, relationship difficulties, work and study stress, health concerns, and matters related to sexuality and identity.

My background as a nurse greatly informs and enhances my practice as a Counsellor, providing a holistic understanding of both physical and mental health challenges.

Sessions last 50 minutes and are held weekly, ideally at the same time to offer continuity. 

All sessions cost £70 and I have a 48 hour cancellation policy.

Appointments are available weekdays - Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

My counselling room is on Brooklands Avenue (CB2) in central Cambridge. 

Our initial session is an opportunity for you to see if counselling is going to be helpful and whether we would like to work together. 

Appointments are available either in person in central Cambridge (CB2), or online via video consultation.

If you would like information about my availability please email me at helenjamescounselling@gmail.com.