James Leyland-Willows - Acceptance Is Key

I’m James, a counsellor at Acceptance Is Key. I work with men on all sorts of things, from what’s going on in their relationships to feeling stuck, stressed or overwhelmed. A lot of men find it easy enough to talk about what’s on the surface, but harder to get to what’s underneath, or they go blank or clam up when a difficult conversation comes round. You don’t need the right words or to have it all figured out to get in touch. I see clients in person in Nottingham and online, and offer a free 20-minute chat to see how it feels.

I’m a person-centred counsellor, so I follow your lead. Each session starts with you. Talk about what’s on your mind, take it slowly, or just see where it goes. There’s no right or wrong, and I accept you exactly as you are, whether it’s something heavy or something we both end up laughing about. When you feel accepted like that, the deeper stuff gets easier to talk about, and so does accepting yourself. I can also bring in practical support, like breathing and grounding techniques or ways to cope with a difficult conversation, if and when you feel they’d help.

Send me a message and I’ll get back to you to arrange a free 20-minute video chat. It’s a chance to meet, tell me a bit about what’s going on, ask me anything, and see whether I feel like someone you could talk to. Then we can decide together whether it’s right for you.