Are you ready to
make a change?
We guide you through life's challenges - helping you not just to cope, but to thrive.
Meet James
As a highly experienced integrative counsellor, I specialise in both short-term, solution-focused therapy and long-term, trauma-focused healing. Since earning my degree from the University of Gloucestershire in 2017, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate challenges such as addiction, trauma, problematic behaviour, PTSD, EUPD, and complex mental health issues.
What sets my practice apart is the ongoing support you receive beyond our scheduled sessions. If you find yourself in crisis, you can reach out to me by phone at no extra charge. Every person is unique, so we'll create a tailored treatment plan during our first session to best meet your individual needs.
Registered Member - BACP
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy · #00921798
Services Offered
Tailored approaches for your unique journey.
Recovery Coaching
The practical side of my work. For when life feels messy or hard to manage - you might still be using, struggling with your mental health, or just stuck in a loop. The focus is on making things more manageable first. This can include sorting debts, booking appointments, help with forms, building structure, looking at reducing use, and having some accountability. Some people use this on its own, others alongside counselling. We just start where you are.
Counselling
A space to talk things through with someone outside your day to day life. Somewhere you can speak openly, without judgement. People often bring trauma, patterns they feel stuck in, or things that are hard to put into words. It doesn't need to be clear from the start. What you bring is up to you - no pressure, no set direction. Things can be spoken about as they come, in your own time.
Still Waters
A small weekly meditation group for when things feel stuck or a bit much. We start with a guided meditation, then there's space to sit, reflect, or speak if you want to. No pressure. It's not about fixing anything - just creating some space and seeing what comes up.
- schedule Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- location_on Kingsley House, Shurdington
- payments £20 per session · Concessions available
You can just turn up and try it.
Reiki
Usui Reiki Ryoho is a Japanese healing art where practitioners channel universal energy through hands-on or off techniques to promote relaxation, balance, and natural healing. Each one-hour session offers a deeply relaxing spiritual experience - clients frequently report a sense of calm, euphoria, and transformative insight.
Reiki Integrated Psychotherapy
A 1.5 hour session combining talking therapy and Reiki. We begin with talking, followed by Reiki on a massage table, then time to talk through anything that's come up. Sometimes we'll finish with a simple grounding exercise. It's a slower session - useful if things feel hard to put into words or settle. No experience with Reiki needed.
What to Expect
Reach out
Call 07774 900188 or email info@calm-wave-counselling.com for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we're the right fit.
First session
A gentle, introductory assessment where we explore your history and create a tailored treatment plan together.
Your journey
Ongoing sessions tailored to your pace, with crisis support available by phone between sessions at no extra charge.
An Integrated Approach
We believe that the mind and body are not separate entities but a single, resonant interior. Traditional talking therapy provides the language to understand our experiences, while Reiki provides the energetic space to release them.
By bridging the gap between cognitive understanding and physical sensation, we facilitate a deeper, more enduring form of healing that touches every level of your being.
Ready to take the first step?
I am here to listen and support you on your journey. Send a message and let's begin your healing process together.
Session Fees
£50
per hour
Online
£60
per hour
Face to Face