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jamescrossland.counselling.online

Phone

07534721823

Email

j_crossland@outlook.com

Website

www.crosswaytherapy.org

About me and my practice

I view counseling as a highly personal and confidential form of support, and, in my role as your counselor, I would provide you with the space to express your concerns and explore alternative coping strategies. With my support, you can determine the most suitable approach to resolving your difficulties. The primary goal of our sessions is to offer you an opportunity to enhance the quality of your life by addressing your issues organically as they surface during our interactions.

I hold the belief that meaningful change occurs when clients and counselors collaborate as a team. In my perspective, counseling is a creative and collaborative journey that fosters personal growth and enhancement.

Utilizing a creative integrative approach, I craft a unique framework tailored to your needs, drawing from cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic modalities.

Experience

I have significant experience in online counseling and completed a research project on the benefits of working online as a counselor.

Through my integrative approach, I have helped clients deal with the following problems.
Low self-esteem/insecurities
Anxiety, stress, and depression
Mid-life crisis, life transitions
Relationship difficulties
Identity crisis
Family problems
Attachment issues, avoidant, anxious attachment
Issues from the past impacting the here and now
Insecurities
Addictions
Work-life balance/career goals
Sexuality / sexual identity

I am committed to working on any of these issues at a pace that aligns with your comfort and needs.

Qualifications

I am a fully qualified MBACP professional integrative counselor. I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and work within their guidance and ethical framework.

I trained at City Lit College in central London.
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: Integrative Pathway.
During my training I dedicated two years as a volunteer with Hackney Headstrong, collaborating with a diverse clientele that included individuals of all ages, races, and sexual orientations.

My professional journey in counseling is now focused on working with adults online and face-to-face, within my private practice. My experience encompasses a culturally diverse client base, addressing a wide range of issues listed above.

Additional Information

Throughout different phases of my life, I faced numerous challenges and extremes that (on occasion) brought me psychological/emotional pain and upheaval.
Before pursuing a career in counseling, I enjoyed a successful journey in the creative arts. However, I faced a challenging period when my artistic endeavors lost relevance, leading to a sense of depression. Some might label this phase as a midlife crisis. Nonetheless, these encounters ultimately guided me toward one of the most rewarding decisions I've made embarking on becoming a counselor.
As a result of training, I recognized the potential for transforming this experience into a midlife reset. As we age, our lives and values may undergo significant confusing shifts. I possess the expertise to assist individuals in resetting their life trajectories, guiding them toward a more positive direction.

Professional Membership

MBACP - Registered Member; British Association Counsellors & Psychotherapists

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Initial Consultation

I understand that the search for the ideal counselor can be quite daunting. To make this process more manageable, I offer a free 30-minute session where we can discuss your issues, goals, and counseling needs, allowing us to determine if we are well-suited to work together. This session comes with no obligations.

Fees

I provide continuous counseling sessions priced at £45.00 for a 50-minute online session.

My approach involves open-ended integrative psychotherapy, and the duration of the therapy will be collaboratively discussed and regularly reviewed as we progress.

Additionally, I offer short-term integrative psychotherapeutic counseling, typically spanning 6-12 sessions.

I also offer fortnightly sessions and plan to offer walking sessions in the summer months.

When I Work

Wednesday Afternoons
Thursday - day or evening
Friday - day
Weekends can also be arranged

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative / Humanistic / Person-Centred / Psychodynamic

Video Platforms

Zoom, Google Meets, Whatsapp, Skype

Pronouns

He/Him

Area

Greater London

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jamescrossland.counselling.online

Phone

07534721823

Email

j_crossland@outlook.com

Website

www.crosswaytherapy.org