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.
Many creatives experience cycles of inspiration, self-doubt, perfectionism, and creative blocks. Therapy can provide space to better understand these patterns and develop a more sustainable relationship with your work and yourself.
If you cannot find an answer to your question. Please reach out via my contact page.
No. Many people come because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite themselves, even if they can’t clearly name why.
We’ll talk about what’s brought you to therapy and what feels difficult right now. It’s also a chance to see how it feels to talk together.
It varies. Some people come for a short period to focus on something specific, others stay longer to explore deeper patterns over time.
People often come with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties, or a general sense of feeling stuck or disconnected.
Therapy can help you understand patterns in how you think, feel, and relate to others. Over time, this can create more clarity and choice in your life.
That’s completely okay. We can work with silence, uncertainty, or whatever is present. You don’t need to arrive with anything prepared.
Yes. Sessions can take place online if that suits you better than in-person work.
Some people attend weekly, while others find fortnightly sessions work better. Together, we can find a rhythm that feels right for your circumstances and what you hope to get from therapy.
My approach is relational and reflective. We work with what is happening in your life and in the therapy room, at a pace that feels manageable.
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.