Space to talk, reflect and find your way forward
Finding a counsellor is a personal decision. You may be wondering whether counselling could help, what it involves, or how to choose someone you feel comfortable talking to. Perhaps you have something specific in mind, or simply want time to reflect and make sense of how you’re feeling.
You don’t need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. There is room to ask questions, take your time and consider what feels right for you.
I hope this website helps you get to know me and understand what working together might be like. You’re welcome to explore, and to contact me if you’d like to find out more.
About me
I’m David James, an integrative counsellor, therapist and Rewind Practitioner based in Cardiff. I offer face-to-face, online and telephone counselling for adults of all genders. I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling.
My approach is warm, thoughtful and collaborative. I bring a background in nursing and healthcare, alongside my counselling experience, and a longstanding interest in people, relationships and wellbeing.
Being integrative means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to suit your needs. Our relationship is central to that work: somewhere you can feel heard, respected and able to speak openly at your own pace. Together, we can explore your experiences, recognise patterns and consider new possibilities. There is room for serious reflection, but also for humour and lighter moments.
What can therapy help with?
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You might want support with a particular difficulty, space to understand a relationship, or an opportunity to think about where life is taking you.
Some of the areas I work with include:
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Anxiety, worry and stress
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Low mood and depression
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Relationship and family difficulties
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Grief, loss and bereavement
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Trauma and distressing experiences
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Work pressures and burnout
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Changes in health or life circumstances
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Feeling stuck, uncertain or disconnected
You don’t need a diagnosis or a clearly defined problem to begin. We can start with whatever feels important to you and explore what you would like from counselling.
A good place to start
Rewind Therapy
Distressing experiences can continue to affect us long after they have happened. Memories may feel intrusive, or bring difficult emotions and reactions into everyday life.
Alongside counselling, I offer Rewind Therapy, an approach that uses guided imagery and relaxation to work with distressing memories without requiring you to describe the event in detail.
We would first discuss what you’re experiencing and whether this approach may be appropriate for you. I’ll explain what it involves, answer your questions and give you space to decide whether you would like to proceed.
What my clients say
Choosing a counsellor is a personal decision. Feedback from people I’ve worked with can give you a sense of what it’s like to talk with me and how they experienced our work together.
About me
I’m David James, an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and a Registrered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I’m a counsellor and therapist with a background in healthcare
Online Counselling
There are many advantages to online and telephone counselling as distance is no object and it also offers a flexible, accessible way to receive support — from the comfort of your own home, or wherever feels right for you. This can make it easier to fit
Individual Counselling?
Life can be demanding, and at times we all need space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what we’re going through. I offer one-to-one counselling in a safe, confidential, and relaxed environment—somewhere you can speak freely, be heard.
Rewind Therapy
Rewind Therapy offers a gentle, structured way to ease the impact of difficult or distressing memories. You don’t need to go into every detail — just enough to help your mind process what happened so it no longer feels as overwhelming in the present. Many people find
My Approach
I believe that a sense of well-being comes from within, and that therapy can help you connect with that. I work as a relational integrative counsellor, drawing on Person-Centred, Relational Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches. This combination allows me to adapt how I work to suit each person I see, responding to your needs, preferences, and pace.
I am particularly interested in how relationships shape our experience of the world — from early influences in your life to the people around you today, and even the unique connection we build together in therapy. I aim to create a safe space where we can explore patterns and experiences in a way that makes sense to you, helping you better understand yourself and your feelings.
In our work together, I encourage looking closely at the assumptions and beliefs you’ve developed over time. Gaining this kind of awareness can help you see which patterns support you and which might be holding you back. From there, we can explore practical strategies to make positive changes in your life and move towards a greater sense of balance and fulfilment.
I like to work flexibly, using different techniques and approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, and collaborative space where you feel heard and understood, and where you can feel empowered to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
'The counselling I received was invaluable. David was professional, approachable, he trully made me feel supported throughout the process'
