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James Theard, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with James. View 37 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

James is a thoughtful, funny and encouraging person, who I have complete trust in. He has helped me to overcome many struggles, and build up my self-confidence.

Reviewed May 2024

Finding the right therapist was quite a challenge for me, as a therapist myself I needed someone who was able to go deep. As well as having sone real life experiences. James hasn’t disappointed me. I feel safe and secure to share my concerns without fear of being judged. He offers me different perspectives and insights that are very insightful on his part.

Reviewed March 2024

More about James

  • 18 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I am a professional therapist with membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2005. I obtained my CTI Accredited Diploma in Counselling Skills twelve years ago, then spent five years after that working with The Samaritans,  HOPELine UK, MIND and the Alzheimer’s Society to provide face-to-face and telephone counselling. I have conducted a private practice for the last nine years.

With my background in individual therapy, I am able to build relationships quickly and provide a safe and comfortable environment for clients to address issues and concerns as well as find constructive ways to heal and grow in strength of mind.

My role is to find healthy and effective ways to integrate important changes to how clients cope with the emotional impact of their experiences in the past. I help develop vital skills to move forward, to help a client confidently discover and explore ways to be healthier and stronger in the face of whatever challenges present during the therapeutic process. Confidentiality, non-judgment, unconditional positive regard, a high degree of empathy, privacy and honesty are the hallmarks of my practice.

I use Rogerian Person-Centred therapy and Existential Psychotherapy techniques. My calm, humanistic approach is vital to my work and also reflects my values and my principles. I have worked primarily with bereaved clients, but also clients who have survived personal trauma and health issues, asylum seekers and refugees, former prostitutes, carers of dementia patients and ex-offenders.

While continually developing myself professionally by writing journals, reading articles, attending conferences and seminars and liaising with colleagues within the field of counselling and psychotherapy I have successfully managed to conduct my individual practice and I have supported a diverse client base.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Compassion fatigue Addictions Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Antisocial personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 377963 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for James Theard

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

37 reviews

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Clients mention: Understanding Recommend Helped Thank you Helpful Calm Confidence Incredible The best Listens

James is a thoughtful, funny and encouraging person, who I have complete trust in. He has helped me to overcome many struggles, and build up my self-confidence.

Reviewed May 2024

Finding the right therapist was quite a challenge for me, as a therapist myself I needed someone who was able to go deep. As well as having sone real life experiences. James hasn’t disappointed me. I feel safe and secure to share my concerns without fear of being judged. He offers me different perspectives and insights that are very insightful on his part.

Reviewed March 2024

James and I started working together in September 2023. During a turbulent time, James provided a listening ear, helped me work through my thoughts and emotions. I am stronger today thanks to his help. Thank you !

Reviewed March 2024

James epitomises everything you would want in a therapist. He's wise, understanding, compassionate, honest, supportive and genuine. during my sessions I never once felt judged. His calm and stoic demeanour allowed me to be vulnerable whilst maintaining an environment that felt safe. In a particularly challenging time I reached out to James who responded quickly and conscientiously, providing the perfect immediate answer to my current state of crisis, evidence of his understanding of my needs after only a dozen or so sessions of meeting. Thank you David. if you're looking for a master in the art of helping people through listening and speaking, look no further, James is your guy.

Reviewed February 2024

James has been 10/10 since I started with him , very professional and always on time. He listens what I have to say and is very understanding. I always feel better after speaking with James

Reviewed January 2024

James is a brilliant therapist, he creates a safe environment where I can be my authentic self and share my thoughts. He's encouraged me to try to see things in a different light and deal with my challenges. I wouldn't hesitate recommending James to anyone going through a difficult time. Our sessions I will always value.

Reviewed January 2024

Cool, calm and collected. An intelligent and wise man that has a knack for getting you to open up without judgement. Always responds and is available to listen. Knows when to step back and how to leave the session on a positive note

Reviewed January 2024

I have worked with James for nearly a year now and there is a staggering difference in my perception on life between then and now. I have seen staggering positive changes in my outlook on life almost immediately. James has an incredible ability to direct you to ask yourself important questions. His wisdom on life, relationships, culture and immense compassion is invaluable in understanding human experience at all levels. James is also gifted with a great sense of humour and incredibly vast amounts of knowledge that make the sessions so enjoyable. James has undeniably had the most impact on my recovery and I'm incredibly thankful for having a chance to meet him.

Reviewed January 2024

Absolutely amazing therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

Very thoughtful and insightful, has helped so much on my journey to improve myself and my relationship and could not fault him or his methods, definitely recommend

Reviewed December 2023

James is the most incredible therapist - I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

Reviewed November 2023

James is one of the best (and highly experienced) therapists I have worked with and whom I highly recommend. He is empathetic, attentive, non-judgmental and patient. He takes the time to listen, and helps me see things from a broader perspective which has helped me tremendously.

Reviewed November 2023

James is always attentive and helps you think about what you said or how you feel from a different perspective by asking questions which only someone who understands would ask.

Reviewed November 2023

I have only had two session with James, and he completely understood my situation. He helped me navigate a very difficult scenario, empowering me to handle difficult situations as they arise. I highly recommend working with James. James, thank you.

Reviewed September 2023

Extremely understanding and clear and concise with his communication , highly recommend

Reviewed August 2023

Knows how to turn tears into a smile. Mindswitcher. Trustworthy could almost feel like a friend. Recommend

Reviewed August 2023

James is clearly an expert in his field. He handles difficult situations with delicacy. I have confidence in his approach.

Reviewed July 2023

10/10. James quickly put to rest my initial hesitations around online therapy. I see the growth in my own awareness and behavior after only a handful of sessions together. He is relatable and easy to connect to, with all of the expertise and experience I was looking for in a therapist. Couldn't recommend him enough.

Reviewed June 2023

James is a kind and thoughtful person, who always listens and offers helpful advice. He's not afraid to challenge what you say, but always from a place of aiding and supporting you.

Reviewed June 2023

James is a wonderful therapist. He understood my issues and was able to provide insights that were constructive and transformative. He has a great deal of experience and this comes through in his ability to get straight to my issues and see the appropriate way to move forward and be able to articulate different perspectives from an informed standpoint.

Reviewed March 2023

Experienced and knowledgeable therapist

Reviewed December 2022

James is a skilled, educated, experienced and therapist. It's been a super help in my life to find him.

Reviewed December 2022

James has been instrumental in coaching me through and out of a burnout while helping me explore the deeper meaning of my relationships. James is well-spoken, a fantastic listener, calculated, and is able to cater to both my pragmatic and hopelessly romantic points of view. I am very grateful to have James as my therapist and coach.

Reviewed November 2022

James is always listening well and really gives his 100% to understand me. Pretty much every session he helps me do a step forward, sometimes it's a small step and sometimes it's a significant step. With his respectful and calm approach he has helped me to understand and alleviate my social anxiety, as well as to just accept myself and the people around me. I wish that many people would meet such a person and be able to incorporate into their lives what he can give... this thing which I could describe as a foundation of strength and understanding.

Reviewed November 2022

Simply the best there is. He has been an integral part in a much-needed shift in my perspective. James is a skilled listener and offers incredible insight, very real empathy and care. The best therapist I’ve ever had.

Reviewed November 2022

The thought of James in my life is itself a blessing. The fact that I speak with him makes me very lucky. I am grateful to God/Allah that he is in my life and supports me. Anyone that knows him is lucky. Thank you James for always being there for me.

Reviewed September 2022

Incredible. Helpful beyond words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Reviewed September 2022

He's just so understanding and patient. Softly spoken so easy to talk to, but firm in his beliefs and passionate about you as a person.

Reviewed September 2022

James is a fantastic therapist! He helped me to identify issues with my self confidence, and guided me through building a sense of self-esteem and personal power. Thank you James.

Reviewed September 2022

Helpful, professional, understanding, and constantly zeroed in on the right issues and asking the right questions. While all that's subjective, I'm very happy with the progress I'm making thanks to meetings with James.

Reviewed September 2022

James is supportive, flexible and multimodal (email/journal/live chat). Very helpful at reframing and being informative and validating.

Reviewed August 2022

James is an astute listener who quickly gets to the nub of the issue. His suggestions and advice are sound and he doesn’t shy away from pointing out an alternative perspective in a gentle way.

Reviewed August 2022

The best there is

Reviewed August 2022

James has been very helpful to me. He's been patient and understanding, and thanks to him, I've had more confidence in facing my issues.

Reviewed June 2022

what an absolute top lad

Reviewed June 2022

reassuring and friendly

Reviewed June 2022

James is a godsend- and I don't use that word lightly. He listens and helps me put things together I never knew were connected. I feel like i have a better picture of my life now than I did before seeing him and that is only like...two sessions worth. He is soft-spoken, and calm and brings things up gently. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Theard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. James Theard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does James Theard speak?

James Theard speaks English.

How many years of experience does James Theard have?

James Theard has 18 years of experience.

Where is James Theard licensed to practice?

James Theard is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does James Theard accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, James Theard accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does James Theard offer?

James Theard offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with James Theard?

James Theard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with James Theard?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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