Ray James - The Mindful Life Guide

I use a range of techniques and modalities when working with clients. I recognise every person as a unique individual. Therefore rather than expecting the client to fit around a specific model of therapy or coaching, I feel that the method used should be shaped to meet the clients’ specific needs and requirements. It is for this reason that I produce a specific programme of therapy / coaching for each client. Although most of the therapy and coaching that I provide is cognitive based, I also use meridian based techniques and other forms of holistic processes in consent with the client to help clear negative energy and promote positive energy more effectively. All of the therapy and coaching processes I utilise have a connection with Mindfulness practice.

My Work Related Background

I have had quite a varied working background. This includes working in health care, social work, supported housing, counselling, business management and teaching in adult education. This has given me a richness of experience and skills to draw from.

For a number of years now, I have worked in the field of cognitive therapy and coaching, specialising in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Psychotherapy, Meridian Psychotherapy and Cognitive and Mindfulness Based Coaching. During this time, I have seen how beneficial adopting a wider holistic approach to therapy and coaching is in enabling people to live a more fulfilling and rewarding lifestyle. Often this has enabled them to become more aware of and connected to their true authentic self.

My Professional Affiliations and Qualifications

I am a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS), the British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA) and accredited by the International Institute of Complimentary Therapists (IICT) to deliver IICT approved courses for therapists.

My academic qualifications include a PhD, an MSc in Cognitive Psychotherapy, an MA in Applied Ethics in Social Welfare, a BA (Hons) in Psychology, a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a CertED in Further & Higher Education.

I also hold qualifications in a range of professional and holistic practices including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Meridian Psychotherapy, Gestalt Counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Clinical Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy & Shadow Work Mastery, Holistic Pain Management, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Life Coaching, Crystal Energy Healing and Reiki.