You've been carrying this long enough. Let's heal the underlying unprocessed emotions.
Anxiety · Trauma · ADHD · PTSD · Stress · Hypnotherapy — in-person in Derby and online across the UK. BACP-registered. Practical. Tailored to you.
Free intro call — no obligation, no pressure. If it's not the right fit, James will tell you.
BACP-registered · In-person Derby DE1 · Online UK · Confidential
"James helped me feel calm and in control again after years of anxiety."
— Recent Google review · ★★★★★ 5-star rated
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Can't switch your brain off? Constant worry, panic attacks, or a sense that something bad is always about to happen. This is one of the most common reasons people come to James — and one of the most treatable.
Anxiety therapy →Carrying something that happened — maybe years ago — that still affects how you feel, sleep, or react. Psychotherapy and EMDR work at the level that talking alone often can't reach.
Trauma therapy →Diagnosed or suspected ADHD — or just a lifetime of being told you're lazy, scattered, or too much. Therapy that understands how your brain actually works and helps you work with it.
ADHD therapy →Still smoking? Can't sleep? Stuck in a pattern you've tried to change and can't? Hypnotherapy works at the level habits actually live — below conscious willpower.
Hypnotherapy →James has a military background. He understands the culture, the pressure, and why asking for help feels hard. EMDR and trauma-focused therapy delivered without judgement.
EMDR & trauma →Not quite depression, not quite fine. Running on empty, snapping at people you care about, or just not feeling like yourself. Psychotherapy that gets to the root, not just the surface.
Psychotherapy →Professional standards you can verify — not just a website claim.
Most clients feel a meaningful shift within the first few sessions.
Normally £110. No long-term commitment required.
No obligation. No pressure. See if it's the right fit first.
In-person in Derby city centre or secure online sessions anywhere in the UK.
James served. He understands the culture — and why asking for help is hard.
James works with a limited number of clients at any one time — check current availability.
James is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist based in Derby. He has a background in the military and emergency services — which shapes how he works: direct, practical, and without judgement.
He uses an integrative approach drawing on psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR and NLP — choosing the tools that fit the person in front of him, not a fixed protocol.
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Clients come to AIP Therapy carrying things they've often tried to manage alone for years. Here is what they say after working with James.
Room 6, 72 Wilson St, Derby DE1 1PL — in the city centre, easy to reach from all parts of Derby and Derbyshire.
A short video of the therapy room — so you know exactly what to expect before your first session.
Calm, private, professional. Nothing clinical or intimidating.
If you're unsure on arrival, call or message and we'll guide you in.
★★★★★"I decided to seek structured support and expertise… highly recommend James."
— Danny Abdy
★★★★★"Working with James has been incredibly helpful for my anxiety. He creates a calm, supportive environment."
— Liam Kendall
★★★★★"Therapy with James helped me understand myself and overcome patterns I'd struggled with for years."
— David Flint
★★★★★"Empathetic, professional, and truly supportive. I felt listened to without judgment."
— Graeme Tong
★★★★★"I started therapy for anxiety and stress management… positive from the first session."
— Garry Forman
★★★★★"A transformative experience… helped me navigate a very dark period."
— Jamie Pilley
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Most people who contact James aren't sure exactly what they need — they just know something isn't right. That's fine. The free 15-minute intro call is exactly for that: no forms, no pressure, just a conversation to see if it's the right fit.
For things that happened — accidents, abuse, loss, or experiences that still affect how you feel today.
Learn moreIntrusive memories, hypervigilance, nightmares, emotional numbness — structured, paced support.
Learn moreDiagnosed or suspected ADHD — emotional dysregulation, overwhelm, burnout and rejection sensitivity.
Learn moreHypnotherapy for smoking cessation — working at the level habits actually live, not just willpower.
Learn moreInsomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep linked to stress, anxiety or trauma.
Learn moreFor professionals under sustained pressure — performance anxiety, burnout and emotional exhaustion.
Learn moreIntegrative one-to-one psychotherapy for anxiety, trauma, stress and low mood. Gets to the root — not just the surface.
Learn moreTargeted support for anxiety patterns, confidence, habits and sleep. Works at the level conscious effort can't always reach.
Learn moreFor trauma that won't shift with talking alone. Paced, stabilisation-first — adapted for military and emergency services.
Learn moreFor adults with diagnosed or suspected ADHD — emotional dysregulation, overwhelm, burnout and rejection sensitivity.
Learn morePaced, stabilisation-first trauma support. Intrusive memories, hyperarousal and avoidance — addressed carefully.
Learn moreHypnotherapy-led behaviour change with relapse-prevention planning. Not willpower — rewiring.
Learn moreIn-person sessions at Room 6, 72 Wilson St, Derby DE1 1PL — accessible from across Derby and Derbyshire, including Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover, Chaddesden, Spondon, Oakwood, Borrowash, Belper and surrounding areas.
Online therapy available across the UK — same quality, same approach, from wherever you are.
Sessions are currently offered at £67 (normally £110) for a limited period. Exact fees are confirmed before booking.
Yes. In-person sessions are available at Room 6, 72 Wilson St, Derby DE1 1PL.
Yes. Secure online sessions are available across the UK.
Most appointments are 50 minutes, with frequency matched to your goals and capacity.
Availability changes weekly. Contact us for current openings and we'll offer the next suitable slot.
Anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, stress, low mood, sleep disruption, confidence, smoking cessation and behaviour change.
Yes. Sessions are confidential in line with UK professional and ethical standards, with normal safeguarding exceptions explained clearly.
Yes. James integrates psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR and NLP-informed techniques — choosing what fits the person, not a fixed protocol.
It varies. Many clients report meaningful progress in the first 3–6 sessions. Longer-term support is available if needed.
Use the contact page, call, or WhatsApp to request a free 15-minute intro call and availability check.
It takes two minutes. No commitment. No forms. Just a conversation.
Book your first session (£67) Free 15-minute intro callBACP-registered · Derby DE1 1PL · Online UK · Confidential