Many of the people I work with appear to be coping on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or stuck in repeating emotional and relationship patterns. I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful and collaborative space where you can speak openly at your own pace.

You may have found your way here because something in your life feels difficult, confusing, or out of balance.
Perhaps your relationships feel uncertain or repetitive, or you struggle with anxiety around closeness, trust, or communication. You may notice patterns that are hard to change, even when you understand them logically.
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You may have found your way here because something in your life feels difficult, confusing, or out of balance.
Perhaps your relationships feel uncertain or repetitive, or you struggle with anxiety around closeness, trust, or communication. You may notice patterns that are hard to change, even when you understand them logically.
Earlier experiences may still be shaping how you relate to yourself, manage emotions, and experience relationships today. For some, this can show up as anxiety, burnout, low mood, or a sense of feeling stuck.
Family dynamics, life transitions, or pressures from work and creative life can also leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t need to have the right words or a clear explanation to begin.
Counselling offers a calm, confidential space to slow things down, understand what’s going on, and begin finding ways forward that feel more grounded and manageable.


My name is James Crossland and I am an MBACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy in Hackney, East London and online across the UK.
I work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, offering both short-term and open-ended counselling tailored to your individual ne
My name is James Crossland and I am an MBACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy in Hackney, East London and online across the UK.
I work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, offering both short-term and open-ended counselling tailored to your individual needs.
Together we can explore both present difficulties and the deeper patterns or experiences that may be contributing to how you feel.
I am committed to working in an ethical, inclusive and anti-oppressive way, creating a space where clients feel heard, respected and understood.
I offer counselling in Hackney and East London, alongside online therapy for clients across the UK
If something here resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial consultation.
Crossway Therapy / HQ Therapy, Haggerston
Ground Floor 322c Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DE