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James Barker, BACP

Experienced UK BACP therapist for relationships and grief
  • LGBTQ support
  • Relationship support
  • Grief and loss

About James Barker

James Barker is a UK-based therapist with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship challenges, grief, and LGBTQ-related concerns. He works from a belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that identifying and building on existing strengths is central to overcoming life’s difficulties. James aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, make sense of painful events, and develop practical ways to move forward.

His approach emphasizes respect for the individual journey and encourages clients to take an active role in shaping their therapeutic work. James draws on established therapeutic methods to help people facing loss, changes in relationships, identity questions, and the emotional consequences of difficult life events. He is also a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which represents counselling and psychotherapy professionals across the UK.

Available to work with people from varied backgrounds, James focuses on building a trusting working relationship and supporting clients as they identify goals, try new coping strategies, and find greater emotional balance in their daily lives.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does James Barker have?

James Barker has 12 years of professional experience.

Is James Barker a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does James Barker provide therapy?

James Barker provides therapy in English.

Where is James Barker located?

James Barker is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with James Barker as my therapist?

You can work with James Barker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does James Barker work with international clients?

Yes, James Barker works with international clients.

How much does therapy with James Barker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where the client’s own perspective guides the work. It helps with building self-awareness, confidence, and practical coping when facing relationship issues or identity questions.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviours. It can be useful for understanding recurring relationship difficulties, unresolved grief, and long-standing emotional patterns that affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and James works collaboratively with people to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He supports clients in experimenting with different ways of working and adapts the approach as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, family, or other commitments, and to maintain continuity of care even when geography or schedules change. Registered professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these formats, helping clients make steady progress from wherever they are.

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