James

Mr James Hawes

Psychotherapist

“Experienced psychotherapist working with Men, women, couples, teenagers and families. Author of 'The Secret Lives of Men.”

About Me

As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer a warm, collaborative space for individuals, couples, teenagers, and families. I understand the diverse challenges life brings, from personal struggles to relationship complexities. My work, including authoring 'The Secret Lives of Men', offers unique insights into men's experiences. This deeper understanding helps me connect with all clients, guiding them to explore feelings and strengthen communication. Together, we can find clear paths forward.

Approach

Across adult, adolescent and family work, my focus is on uncovering small, recurring patterns that quietly steer feelings and relationships. In Nottingham I see clients in English, usually face-to-face, keeping a steady pace that balances reflection with practical steps between sessions—brief tasks, notes or check-ins to test new ways of relating. Sessions mix gentle challenge with clear boundaries: noticing shame or anger, naming unspoken rules, then practising different responses with partners or parents. This way of working suits people ready for honest change.
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Services

I specialise in working with men, anger, couples, teenagers and also work on various issues.

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Family Issues

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

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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.

  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor; Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Nottingham Trent University

Service Areas

The Bay Therapy Centre - Nottingham and Online

In-person

West Bridgford

Rushcliffe District, Nottinghamshire

United Kingdom

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West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom