James

James Wong

Licensed Professional Counselor

I offer counselling support to help you feel better about yourself and your life.

About Me

Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, making it hard to feel good about yourself. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. Together, we will work to understand what might be holding you back. We can develop practical ways to navigate challenges, helping you build confidence. This process guides you towards a clearer path and feeling better about your life.

Approach

When life feels heavy, I focus on practical, steady steps that help you notice small changes and reclaim choice. In my Eastbourne consulting room I work in English and German, keeping sessions calm and paced to suit whatever stage you’re at. I blend trauma‑sensitive listening with simple between‑session tasks and reflective check‑ins that link emotions, memory and daily routines—an approach that often helps after loss, injury or persistent anxiety. People seeking steady, down‑to‑earth support usually find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

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

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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Qualifications


University of Brighton

Registrations


British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Service Area


Counselling rooms

In-person

Little Chelsea

Eastbourne, East Sussex

United Kingdom