Counselling Rooms Bingley, Bradford and Halifax | James Pearson Counsellor | What Is Counselling

Hello, I’m James, a local Counsellor and Therapist

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Bingley | Bradford | Halifax

James Pearson | Bingley, Bradford and Halifax Counsellor | What Is Counselling

“Helping you to rediscover yourself in the kindest and most friendly, gentle way”

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If you're wondering if Counselling is right for you, we can discuss that together.

Are you looking for answers in a calm, supportive and understanding space?

Life is hard sometimes! Can I help you find a little peace and perhaps together, we can search out the answers that you’re looking for?

  • Are you looking to overcome a difficulty or challenge in your life like anxiety, depression, self confidence, anger or self esteem?

  • Or are you seeking to make sense of what you're going through right now? Maybe you've lost something, or someone? You want to feel alive again like you used to?

  • Or perhaps you want that hard to describe feeling back where you feel connected to your life and those around you?

If you're struggling right now, talking therapy can help!

I'm James, a friendly Qualified Accredited Counsellor offering Counselling locally in Bingley, Bradford and Halifax, West Yorkshire and online anywhere in the UK.

If now's a good time, let's talk | James

Healing with heart-led human values.

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My approach is rooted in the Humanistic traditions - heart-led human values, with a leaning towards asking "why", and exploring a deeper understanding of ourselves...

I’ve always felt it's an approach that heals empathically, nurturing mental wellness... and at times, it's just nice to feel into yourself more!

I'm "here" to help get you "there". I can't tell you where that is, that is for you to determine, but together, we can work towards finding that missing something... joining the dots.... discovering that hidden potential that changes EVERYTHING for you.

Human being to human being, I understand that YOU matter.

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Do I Really Need A Counsellor?

It's a good question! Do you really need a Counsellor? Needing something tends to carry this implication that you can't live without it. As a humanistic Counsellor, I believe that you already have everything you need within... my role is somewhat different to giving you what you need!

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What Kind Of Person Is A Counsellor?

It's a good question because whilst we're all so very different, being different is something that we celebrate amongst ourselves! Speaking from my own perspective, right at the start, I wondered if training to become a Counsellor would change me in any way... Would I become this kind of enlightened being spreading warmth and kindness wherever I went...

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You've Got This!

I hear you!! When you finally make that decision to come to Counselling... You want it to work... badly! And let's be honest - sometimes one session is all that it takes! Either because that release was all that was needed or maybe a thought is shared or a perspective offered that just changes everything around for you! It happens! Fantastic!

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    “James has been the perfect therapist for me and my situation. He has dealt with my historic trauma and this has helped me find myself as the person I should have been for many years. I feel something in life I have not felt for many years...positive, and able to manage difficult situations without folding.  He is calm and listens through the tears and anger.  James is definitely the person i would use again if I find myself struggling, although I have to say, the way he has worked with me, I am not sure if will need to. His door is always open. Thank you James”

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    I decided I needed the help of a trained councillor to help me through a difficult period in my life. I was very uncertain, thinking it would be a very unpleasant experience and there would be long periods of silence and lots of tears.

    James put me at ease immediately, I felt very comfortable and relaxed and was able to talk through all my problems

    James was very astute and helped me work through the issues and come to a very sensible conclusion 

    I felt I was talking to a friend, but also someone who has had experience and training to really help

    I would happily go to see James again, if I felt I needed to.

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    I just want to say that I am so grateful to you for all your help the past few months. I would not be where I am now without your support. I hope you are forever proud of the work you do and difference you make!

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    Thank you James for being such a punctual, focused and deeply observing person! Your dependability, your genuinely being interested in hearing your clients, your gentle, comforting smile and affirming that what you hear is what I meant is incredible! These are characteristic traits becoming less and less visible in today's world and the authenticity in your interaction with me was tangible!! I really look forward to every time we talk! You definitely have found your passion and your talents are real!! Warmest regards ~ till our next conversation. Thank you for being you!!

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    I really value James’ attentiveness and understanding of my issues. I felt heard, most importantly I gained perspective of my issue in my sessions. The timely sentence or cue to string the thoughts together and open a new avenue of self reflection, thanks.

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    I found James to be friendly and helpful. He allowed me time to explore my own feelings and seek my own solutions and realisations. At the same time, he provided gentle and thoughtful guidance where appropriate. Highly recommend.

Let’s talk free of obligation, and see if Counselling can help.

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Proud to be an Accredited Member of both the NCPS & BACP

I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society NCPS (MNCPS (Acc.)) & British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP (MBACP).

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"It's often what we already know, but simply can't see, that releases us!"

- James

I’m James Pearson, an accredited, professional registered Counsellor and Therapist based in Bingley, Bradford and Halifax, West Yorkshire. I help people to overcome personal challenges, roadblocks, difficulties and complicated life events through personal Counselling. Beyond being a local Counsellor for the Bingley, Bradford and Halifax areas of West Yorkshire, I also offer services online via video call. Some clients even choose a hybrid approach, having some sessions in person at one of my comfortable Therapy Rooms in Bingley, Denholme and Sowerby Bridge, and then some sessions online over Zoom. As your personal Counsellor, I’m happy to accommodate any ways of working which suit your diary and availability.

As a Bingley, Bradford and Halifax based Therapist and Counsellor, I’ve achieved a Distinction in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Lancaster University and am an active member of the two largest Governing Bodies here in the UK, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I regularly undertake additional self directed study in areas of personal interest such as depression, anger, autism, ADHD, grief, loss, bereavement, relationships and OCD.

Personal Counselling is a form of talk therapy empowering you to find your own answers to your own questions. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any aspect of your life or lived experience, safe in the understanding that nothing you say will ever leave the four walls in which it is shared. In this regard, you are free to explore any and all aspects of your personality without judgement, bias or consequence. It is in this kind of “pure truth” where answers are so often found and healing is enjoyed.

If you’re considering if Counselling will help you, please feel free to get in touch with me, either by direct contact through email or phone, or arrange for a free 15 minute friendly chat about how my approach may be able to help you. I’m 100% focused on how to get you to where you want to be. If you live or work near Bingley, Bradford or Halifax you’re most likely only 15 - 20 minutes (at most) travelling distance to one of my Therapy Rooms. Even if you’re not ready to begin right away, a quick chat to learn a little bit more about the Counselling process, how it helps and what to expect, can go a long way to helping you decide whether Counselling is the right approach for you.

With warmth,

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This is a great question! Is it me? Is it someone else? I imagine that much of your experience, just like mine, has been to have someone try to "sell" you on their worth... to give you an elevator pitch on why you should choose them. Well, let's approach this from another angle shall we? No one actually knows who the best Counsellor is for you!

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  • You might have heard that we can! And I guess that's something of a concern, so let's set the record straight.... Sure, it might seem at times like Counsellors are mind-readers - capable of amazing feats of deduction not unlike famous detectives like Sherlock Holmes. But it's not at all that mysterious, or even exciting!

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  • It's only natural to wonder what happens in your first counselling session... and it will differ from practitioner to practice... I can however share some of my experience, and perhaps that is something of a comfort as we dispel some of the mystery!

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  • Theory gets us somewhere! And all those amazing and often beautiful self-help work-books are amazing at getting us to open up... and then somehow, it sort of peters out, am I right? The danger is to start thinking you can't be understood, or you can't understand yourself, or you're too complicated, or... dare I say it... too complex?

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