James Penney

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS15-01792

Location: Southampton

I find myself wondering what goes through peoples minds when searching for a new therapist. If it's anything similar to what I was thinking when I was doing what you are now, you'll be slightly confused and overwhelmed with how many of us there are. Breathe, take a step back and rest assured that it will all be OK.

What I will say in an attempt to make your choice easier is that finding the right therapist is a bit like trying on a new shoe – it must be the right fit. It may take a few meetings with different people before you find someone who you feel you click with.

• Qualifications & Experience

  B.A (Hons) in Humanistic/Integrative Counselling from Middlesex University
  Advanced Professional Diploma in Psycho-therapeutic Counselling
  CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory
  CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• What I can help with

  • Abortion
  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Adolescence
  • Adoption
  • Ageing and related issues
  • AIDS / HIV
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Cancer
  • Carers
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Family
  • Financial difficulties
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Mindfulness
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias
  • Relationships
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Sleep
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
• Languages Spoken

  • English