James Martin
Counsellor in Bristol

Feeling stuck is more common than you might think. Your thoughts are piling up, and it feels like the harder you try to sort them out, the more tangled they become.

It's natural to cling on to old stuff because it feels safe or familiar, or perhaps you can't quite pinpoint what's up. Learning how to shift our thinking and choosing a new lens to see the world through can be both exciting and daunting.

These moments often show up disguised as stress, a sense of being overwhelmed, or feeling low. There might be signs physically and mentally, telling you it's time for something different.

You might also be searching for a new playlist for your mind, wondering if it's even possible as everything seems to be stuck on loop.

I've been there, both personally and professionally at times during my commercial and therapy career of more than 25 years. I've experienced the ups and downs and worked through them, just like you.

My clients come from all walks of life—elite athletes, executives, everyday professionals, entrepreneurs, and young adults just starting out. We're all unique, but we're all human, too. We've all got our own stories, instincts, and needs.

I don't make lofty promises. I prefer to let the work speak for itself. Seeing clients grasp the changes they want to make, put in the developmental work and make the changes stick is the biggest reward. It makes me proud.

When we sit down together, it's about you and what you're ready to leave behind. In our sessions, expect a safe, easy space to talk. It's about listening to you, and helping you develop insights that are clear and actionable.

Let's start a conversation about how to get your mind on your side. It is your most powerful tool, and I can help you get it working for you. There's a whole lot you can change when you're ready.

Be brave and get in touch today about how I can help you.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

FND Degree - Counselling - University of Portsmouth
NZLE - Conversion Qualifications to practise Law in New Zealand
College of Law - Legal Practice Course (Post Degree qualification) to practise Law in England and Wales (London)
LLB Law Degree - University of Manchester

My Specialisms

Anger
Anxiety
Health Anxiety
Identity
Feeling lost
Personal / Life coaching
Personal / Mid life crisis
Personal development
Self esteem
Relationships
Relationships/Attachment issues
Work
Work / Leadership
Workplace performance

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

We all deserve to experience the power of understanding who we are, what drives us and how we relate to the world and the people in it. Helping others achieve peace of mind and better relationships with themselves and others led me to co-founding Therapy Owls.

Over the years and in my therapy, I'm consistently told I'm calm, knowledgeable and provide an insightful perspective. My approach is grounded in technical expertise but blended with over 30 years of professional and lived experience of what actually works not just what is in a text book. I can share what makes a difference in your life and work together to help you help yourself.

I focus on meeting you where you are and not coming to the relationship or any session with a fixed approach or a pre-determined solution. You have the answers and my role is to provide the environment and the conditions for you to discover and unpack these safely.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£75 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£75 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	In Person	£75 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	Online/Telephone	£75 per 50 minutes
Life Coaching	In Person	£95 per 60 minutes
Life Coaching	Online/Telephone	£95 per 60 minutes

Additional Rate Information

My life coaching is solution based concentrating on unlocking potential and focuses on achieving a balance between fulfillment and high performance. It is not based on general self help principles you can find anywhere but on an evidence-based approach that will move you from being stuck to free and fully engaged in your life choices and relationships. I also draw on my extensive business experience to offer Business and Leadership Coaching across a range of areas such as Purpose, Values, Habits, Continues Improvement, Productivity, Imposter Syndrome, Balance, Team Dynamics and Leadership. Please make contact if you want to discuss how these or other areas I cover can help unlock your business potential by addressing issues impacting in the work environment which overlap with challenges you may be facing.