Nick Wilson-James MBACP (online)
About the Therapist
I'm Nick (he/him), a therapeutic counsellor specialising in supporting LGBTQ clients, though I welcome anyone seeking clarity and connection in their lives. My approach is humanistic, which means I see you as the expert on your own life and work alongside you to explore what’s holding you back and how you can move forward.
Our sessions are a collaborative and down-to-earth conversation, tailored to you. We focus on what’s happening in your life right now and the deeper patterns shaping it, all in a way that feels natural and connected.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship struggles, self-doubt, or a sense of being stuck, our work together is about helping you find balance and live authentically. Life doesn’t come with a manual, but therapy can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control.
I work with clients across the UK using a secure online platform, offering a flexible and convenient way to access therapy from wherever you are.
I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy to clients living in the Ashford or Canterbury areas of Kent. This approach combines the benefits of traditional counselling with the healing qualities of the natural environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step, please get in touch to schedule a free 15-minute call. It’s a chance to ask any questions and see if we’re a good fit to work together. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Gay
- Queer
Registered Member BACP: 412083
MSc Psychotherapy Studies (to complete 2026)
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
L4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
L3 Certificate Counselling Skills
BA (Hons) Sociology
I hold a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such abide by their Ethical Framework (www.bacp.co.uk/ethical-framework).
I am committed to providing an anti-discriminatory service. I strive to ensure that this practice is present in all our work together.
I am trained in a variety of ‘humanistic’ counselling modalities, which encourage people to think about their feelings and take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. I primarily use a combination of Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis.
Gestalt Therapy looks at both the individual and the wider life context. You are helped to focus on your immediate thoughts, feelings and behaviour to gain deeper awareness of how you relate to others and to situations.
Transactional Analysis can help you understand how you communicate with yourself and others, and deal with self-criticism or people-pleasing behaviours. We also look at how your beliefs and the way you interpret the world around you can create recurrent and problematic patterns of behaviour.
Additionally I am furthering my education by undertaking a masters degree in Existential Psychotherapy. This approach helps clients to make their own sense of the world, and deal with anxieties around death, freedom, responsibilities, isolation and meaninglessness.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Transactional Analysis
- Walk and talk therapy
- Ace | Asexual
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Gay
- Intersex
- Lesbian
- Neurodivergent
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Trans
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Online
- In Person
Sessions are £65 each on a pay as you go basis.
I also offer a block booking option of six sessions for £350, which saves £40 and is valid for 3 months from purchase. Booking six sessions together can help create momentum in therapy, while also offering a reduced overall cost.
My profile gives a sense of what working with me might be like, but the best way to know is to have that first session together. If you’re ready to begin, you can check my availability and book your first appointment easily through my website. The secure client portal makes scheduling simple and flexible, so you can choose a time that works for you. Our first session is a chance to explore what’s brought you to counselling, whether it’s a specific issue or a general need to talk things through.
After the session, you can take time to decide if you’d like to continue - there’s no pressure. If you choose to move forward, we’ll work together to set your goals and meet weekly for ongoing sessions.
Alternatively, we can arrange a free 15 minute phone call to help you get a feel for talking with me. A good connection between client and therapist is key.
