James

James Ingram, BSc

Integrative Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

“ I specialise in bereavement and loss, cancer care, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, and life transitions. I'm here to help you find your way through the difficult stuff, with warmth, honesty, and no judgement.”

About Me

Hi, I’m James. I’ve spent much of my career sitting with people in some of the hardest moments of their lives—through grief, through cancer, and through the kind of pain that doesn’t always have easy words. That work has shaped how I show up as a therapist. For many years, I was Counselling Lead at Big C, Norfolk’s cancer support charity, where I managed the service, supervised a team of counsellors, and held my own caseload. I now work in private practice and also deliver training to the NHS, which I genuinely enjoy. I’m a registered member of the BACP, with a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, an Advanced Certificate in Bereavement and Loss, and a Diploma in Relationship and Couples Counselling. Alongside this, I bring a grounded, human approach to my work. Outside of therapy, you’ll often find me in the garden, on a yoga mat, or out walking with my dog, things that help me stay steady, which I believe is an important part of being able to support others.

Approach

Starting therapy can feel daunting, so I aim to make the process as straightforward and comfortable as possible. I offer a free 30-minute telephone or video call before we begin a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right. In our sessions, I take time to really understand you not just what’s brought you to therapy, but who you are, what matters to you, and what you’re hoping for. I work integratively, which means I don’t follow a rigid model. Instead, I draw on different approaches depending on what will be most helpful, whether that’s exploring patterns from your past, making sense of what’s happening now, or finding ways to move forward. What remains consistent is the relationship itself. I aim to be open, honest, and genuinely curious about your experience. You won’t be judged here. I offer both short-term and longer-term work, with 50-minute sessions, and we’ll always work at a pace that feels right for you.
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Basic Information

Services

Are you struggling with grief, or carrying the weight of a loss that feels hard to put into words? Have you or someone close to you been affected by cancer, leaving you unsure how to cope or what comes next? I specialise in supporting people through grief, bereavement, serious illness, and life-changing experiences. This includes working with the emotional impact of death and dying, cancer, and the wider effects these experiences can have on identity, relationships, and everyday life. Alongside this, I also support clients with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, trauma, questions around identity, and life transitions, often when these are connected to deeper experiences of loss or change. I offer one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy online across the UK, as well as in-person sessions in central Norwich. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to work through it alone. If you’d like to talk, you’re welcome to get in touch, your first 30-minute consultation is free and without obligation.

Services Offered:

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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    Integrative Psychotherapy

    An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

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    Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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    Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

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    Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

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    Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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    Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

Professional Title:

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    Integrative Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Bachelor

Middlesex University

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Full Member

Membership: 407833

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