James L

Mr James L Smith

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“James is an experienced Psychotherapist working in private practice mainly with adult individuals. Currently working online and via phone.”

About Me

I am a registered psychotherapist based in Waterloo, Greater London. I work with adults dealing with abuse, anger, trauma and LGBTQI+ concerns. I offer individual therapy, counseling, psychotherapy, psychoeducation and adoption-related support.

Approach

Based in Waterloo and offering remote appointments, I build a steady, collaborative rhythm that helps you feel contained while we explore difficult material. Sessions move between grounding practices, short reflective teaching, and careful exploration of memories or patterns, with gentle pacing set by your tolerance rather than an agenda. Between meetings I suggest small, manageable practices to consolidate learning and track shifts in mood or reactivity. People who've faced trauma, anger or identity struggles often find this measured, practical approach reassuring and clarifying.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

I am currently offering online appointments.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

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.

  • 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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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Trauma

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

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Centre for Counseling & Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)

Service Areas

Waterloo

In-person & Online

Waterloo

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

Waterloo, London, United Kingdom