James is a psychologist with experience working with anxiety, depression,sleep disorders, relationships, trauma, and related substance use problems. James first joined Reconnexion on the telephone support line team as a competency trained volunteer in 2011. Since 2017 he has been working as a Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Counsellor offering support to people withdrawing from benzodiazepines, and assisting clients with anxiety,sleep disorders or pain management.
James will work collaboratively with you to assess your particular needs and to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. James will help you to gradually and safely reduce your tranquiliser use, whilst identifying and addressing related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. His therapeutic practice includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), relaxation techniques, mindfulness, brief psychodynamic psychotherapy and solution-focused brief therapy.