Ann-Marie James
MA MBACP(Accred), CHC, Pn1
Holistic Psychotherapist & Coach
Certified Breathwork, Nutrition & Health Coach
Availability
In Person: Thursday daytime & evening
Online: Monday daytime & evening
Fees:
- £80 per session with reduced rates from £30 & up available for those under age 30 unable to pay full fees
What do I offer?
- Weekly holistic psychotherapy / coaching
- Stress to Energy: A six week breathwork program for stress resilience
- Anxiety to Energy: An online self-paced program using the science of breathwork
- In-depth coaching packages including breath training, nutrition, movement & therapy
I specialise in:
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- Nutrition, lifestyle & physiology coaching for emotional health
- Breathwork and movement for mental & emotional health
- Anxiety & chronic stress
- Autonomic health (the health of your nervous system!)
- Eating distress & challenging relationships to food
- Somatic & breath therapy for trauma
Qualifications
- 17+ years experience
- BACP Accredited for 10+ years
- MA Pastoral Counselling, General Theological Seminary, New York, USA 2000
- BA (Hons) Counselling Psychology, Greenville University, USA, 1998
- Certified Precision Nutrition Coach (Pn1), 2019
- Certified, National Society of Health Coaches, USA (CHC), 2020
- Full Member, UK Health Coach Association
- Certificates in: Breathwork for stress, anxiety & depression, Breathwork mechanics & techniques, nutrition for mental health, somatic movement for mental health 2019 – current
Experience
I have worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK & USA over the past 18 years, including mental health centres, a private hospital, educational settings and charities. My primary work is in private practice coaching adults to optimise their nervous system health.
My specialist interest is in the mind-body connection, the link between mental health and nutrition / physical well-being, and the benefits of physical activity on overall health. This specialisation has developed after many years training as a CrossFit athlete to international competition level & undergoing my own transformative nutrition coaching. I currently train under Brian Mackenzie’s Shift program which bridge-builds between physiology and mental health and with Emily Hightower, Resilience Coach & founder of Intrinsic Way.
Health & Nutrition Coaching
Many clients say to me how they wish to avoid medication for anxiety or depression. Recent research has supported nutrition & lifestyle interventions as effective treatments for both of these mental health concerns. This can include evidence-based interventions such as breathwork, nutrition coaching, and lifestyle therapy. Health coaching creates a personalised set of interventions and goals for you to improve both mental & physical wellbeing.
Holistic Psychotherapy
I believe that counselling & psychotherapy can help people live fuller, more satisfying lives. Over time I have seen therapy help my clients develop insight and learn to look at themselves and the world around them in a way that is more constructive for them. I have seen therapy create a confidential working space where new ideas can be explored, concerns can be aired, and personal growth can take place. I believe personal therapy is a critical aspect of any therapist’s training and have undertaken many years of therapy myself.
Insurance Accepted: Vitality, AXA PPP, WPA, Aviva (for psychotherapy)
Request A Booking
Call me directly on 07940 703132 or fill out this form to request a booking.
