Mr James Hitchen

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My specialisms include addictions, eating disorders and compulsive behaviours. 1:1 Therapy & Coaching, recovery support, case & treatment management

About me and my practice

I operate in London (SW7 & SW5), Tunbridge Wells and online.

I am a therapist, coach and wellbeing consultant.

My friends joke that I wear many “hats” which is true I do and I am very grateful I get the opportunity to do so.

My specialisms include addictions, eating disorders and compulsive behaviours. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP), an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS accred), an advanced member of Addiction Professionals registration body, a senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists (SMACCPH), a member of the International Stress Management Association (MISMA) and the Complex Trauma Institute.

I work with individuals on a number of issues such as Alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction & compulsive sexual behaviour, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, codependence and gambling to name a few.

I also work with:

Anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, PTSD & CPTSD self Harm, low self esteem, low self confidence, loneliness, burnout, stress, stress management & stress prevention, ADHD, personality disorders (BPD), relationships and couples.

I offer a range of services from 1:1 and group counselling/coaching sessions to workshops and wellbeing awareness sessions in both private and corporate settings.

I trained at Richmond College as an integrative therapist and the National Centre for Eating Disorders as a Master Practitioner. I am strongly informed by 12 step philosophy and I help clients to look after their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health to thrive in life. I describe myself as a pluralistic therapist using a number of different therapeutic models to best suit each client’s needs in an integrative manner such as ACT, CBT, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis & inner child work, Person Centred, Humanistic, Motivational interviewing and positive psychology to name a few. The work I do means I work on my own as well as being part of a team which I thoroughly enjoy!

Since 2017 I have drawn on my own personal and professional experience to support those I work with. I have a holistic view of mental health and wellbeing. I work with clients on the issues they present with as well explore their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health as a whole. I work collaboratively with my clients using both counselling and coaching skills to help promote positive, lasting change.

As well as my private practice I work with:

Start 2 Stop Intensive outpatient team - Therapist
Part of the Start 2 Stop intensive outpatient team as a therapist. I support clients in overcoming addiction, eating disorders and compulsive behaviours to find a path of recovery through the use of group, 1:1 therapy and workshops. I work in a confidential setting as part of a clinical team.

Addcounsel & Orchestrate Health - Therapist
Supporting the team at Orchestrate Health and Addcounsel as an addiction, eating disorder and compulsive behaviour specialist working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Stress Matters - Coach
Point of contact for companies who are part of the pledge scheme Delivering wellbeing content, consultancy and coaching to clients

Outline of offer

INITIAL CONSULTATION - Free
I normally suggest an initial 15 minute getting to know me call or zoom before we start working together.

1:1 THERAPY/COACHING SESSION (50 MINS) - Tunbridge Wells/online £90
After our 1st session which takes the form of an assessment I charge in blocks of 4.

1:1 THERAPY/COACHING SESSION (50 MINS) - London - £110
After our 1st session which takes the form of an assessment I charge in blocks of 4.

COUPLES THERAPY/COACHING (50MINS) - £140
After our 1st session which takes the form of an assessment I charge in blocks of 4.

GROUPS/WORKSHOPS - £POA
I can facilitate groups and offer a range of workshops that can be delivered both online and in person.

I also offer 2 reduced fee slots. These are often busy but please reach out just in case.

Insurance accepted - WPA Health insurance; Vitality insurance, Cigna.

Experience

Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling

National Centre for Eating Disorders - Eating Disorder and Obesity Master Practitioner Training 

I am  a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP), an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS accred), an advanced member of Addiction Professionals registration body, a senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists (SMACCPH), a member of the International Stress Management Association (MISMA) and the Complex Trauma Institute.