Counsellor profile
Dr. Lara James, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Integrative counselling
- Person-centred work
- Creative approaches
About Lara
Counsellor and member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Dr. Lara James has three years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar and depression among her areas of work.
Dr James uses an integrative counselling approach. That means she primarily follows person-centred, humanistic principles while drawing on psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural ideas when they are helpful. She also uses creative activities alongside talking and listening. Sessions can include practical exercises, reflective conversation and creative tasks, depending on what a client prefers.
She describes work with people who have experienced physical, psychological or sexual abuse, traumatic events and the impacts of crime. She also notes experience with neurodivergence such as high-functioning autism, along with workplace problems, unemployment and stalking-related distress.
Her practice aims to offer straightforward support for a wide range of concerns. Appointments are arranged through the site's matching and booking process. Fees vary by location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients follow the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Dr James describes her work as integrative, bringing together a few evidence-based techniques. Person-centred work focuses on the client's own concerns and priorities. It involves listening, reflection and working at the client’s pace to clarify what matters most and to build practical ways forward.She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas. These involve noticing patterns of thought and behaviour and trying small, structured changes to reduce unhelpful cycles. That approach can help with anxiety, mood problems and coping with stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt the sessions as those needs change.
The profile does not specify which session formats are provided, so confirm the exact options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit work or family routines more easily, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins if needed. If you are considering online work, check which formats are available and mention any practical constraints when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma and abuse concerns, plus mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative. That means person-centred work with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural ideas used when helpful.
What level of experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people in counselling settings in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, recorded as NCPS.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and the first steps handled?
Fees vary with location and are charged via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.