Nosa Reviews 15

James has honestly been amazing in helping me with my OCD. When I first started therapy, I was really struggling and felt very scared and ashamed of my thoughts - I thought I was evil because of what OCD was making me think and feel. James was completely non-judgemental and unshockable, which made such a huge difference.

James is the sort of person who can sit with you through the scary stuff, then somehow have you chuckling two minutes later — a genuinely lovely, kind, funny guy who makes therapy feel a lot less terrifying. He made me feel safe enough to talk openly, even about the things I was most embarrassed or frightened to say out loud.

James also visited me at home, which really helped, and worked with me using graded response therapy. He helped me face things step by step at a pace that felt possible, while still encouraging me to keep moving forward. It wasn’t always easy, but he gave me the tools and confidence to manage my OCD so much better.

I’ve made so much progress with James’s help, and I’m really grateful for everything he has done for me. He genuinely cares and he knows how to help without making you feel judged.

One year since my last session, I am finally leaving my review.
My experience with Nosa and James in particular was excellent. James is an intelligent, professional, thoughtful, and incredibly nice guy, and I can honestly say that doing therapy with him has changed my life for the better.
If I had to sum it up to one thing, I think the most important outcome for me is that I learned to build a better relationship with myself. Life certainly still has its ups and downs. However, now, instead of self-doubt, criticism, and anxiety, the voice in my head is one of encouragement, constructive feedback, and healthy dialogue. I cannot overstate the value of that.

So, yes, if you feel ready to make a change and want to try therapy, I hope you choose Nosa, because this is what it should look like.

Thank you, James!

Couldn’t recommend more. James is an amazing therapist, he has a very talented way of making you feel comfortable and creates a very safe space in all of his sessions. I have been taught so many effective techniques to tackle my anxiety and healthy habits I will carry forward with me forever. After such a short time of therapy I started to achieve things I didn’t think I could do. I would recommend NOSA to anyone who is struggling with their anxiety.

After many many years of seeing different therapist or councilors and trying to 'struggle through' with daily anxiety and long periods of overwhelming panic I knew I needed to do something.
I needed to find someone who specialises in anxiety and panic, and that's when I found NOSA, and James.
He took the time to ring and get to know me before booking our initial first meeting. James made me feel so comfortable and trusting in his knowledge and abilities, without it feeling like I was just another client, but someone he took the time to listen to and understand. He challenged me, but at my own pace and was able to show me how our automatic thinking can be reversed and you can live a life free from anxiety.
It took some time, and was not all plain sailing, but James was so accommodating and I really felt I had someone on my side really routing for me.
We started with James saying to me- when we finish I want you to be able to be your own therapist, and I can say that I am.
Thank you

I highly recommend James. Very understanding and provided great insight and methods to help me.

James has been one of the most effective professionals I have ever worked with. He was understanding and nurturing with myself and my daughter and allowed us to grow and develop at our own speed. He is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable and both myself and my daughter have learnt so much about ourselves and each other in this process.
I’d highly recommend James and cannot thank him enough for how much he has helped us.

This was my first experience of therapy and it was a really helpful and positive experience. I came into the service knowing I was experiencing really intense anxiety and frequent anxiety attacks - I had no idea why or what was causing this. James helped me identify the root cause of these issues and really understand what was going on - this on its own was really helpful for me. I then learnt practical tools and techniques to help me in the situations that were causing anxiety - I have been in my new job for 4 months and I have been able to cope much better than I would've before - and it is all thanks to this service and the support they provided - thank you

James has a really good mix of method and empathy in his therapy. He will reassure you when things are tough but also remind you of the progress you are making and what you have learned. I really believe I have developed solid foundations to manage my mental health and cope with the inherent uncertainty in life.

I can not recommend James enough , we have worked together for nearly 5 months and his approach and professionalism are second to none .

James takes the time to explain his techniques and explain the process and teaches you.

When I first met James my social anxiety was at an all time high . Over our time working together I’m back too enjoying family and social life . I can’t thank him enough .
Cheers for everything mate

Pete

James is a brilliant cbt therapist and is so empathetic, kind and patient Highly recommended

Since childhood I've experienced fear of heights which worsened into a phobia as I got older. Experiencing panic whilst driving in high places began to make my world smaller - I found myself unable to drive over bridges and avoiding routes where I knew I would be at height. This was affecting my work and personal life, with my friends and family having to accommodate my safety behaviours.
Working with James was absolutely the best experience. His approach has been supportive and reassuring, helping me not only to feel at ease but also to feel hopeful that I could make the changes I wanted to.
With James's help I was able to set goals and create a plan of how to achieve them, to understand and challenge my behaviours and feelings. The approach was very practical; both in session and for homework I was making visits to all the highest places in Bristol.
I cannot recommend NOSA enough for anyone who is looking to access CBT. I am now feeling more confident with heights and with James's support I have been able to drive over the Severn Bridge for the first time in 14years!

I started therapy sessions with James after a year of particularly bad anxiety and OCD which lead me to feel depressed and I was struggling to continue running my business. From the first session I felt supported and listened to. I always thought CBT would be mainly practical therapy but I was pleased at how much of the treatment was talk therapy and exploring the route of my issues. Very quickly I started to feel hopeful and more positive about life again. Over the 11 months of therapy I learnt so much about how my mind works and I was also able to change the way I approach challenges and anxieties. Therapy with James has taken me from my darkest year to my happiest, I am leaving with the tools to continue to face the challenges life brings knowing that I can cope.

I finally found a therapist in James, who I really felt cared and invested in me and my recovery. Not only did he create a comfortable and safe environment to talk inside, he also came out with me to my 'panicy situations', so that he could understand my triggers as they happened. He helped me see that I could take on my anxiety and embrace it.

i wasn't made to feel like it was all me, it was a scary thing to go through at the start, i was given lots of insight into how i could change thinking patterns or adjust them, since havinig therapy i have been alot more positive in understanding issues, i do still get sympptons but nosa have given me the tools i need to be able to deal with them alot better than i had been doing before

What made my experience so good was how welcome and comfortable the counsellor made me during each session. When I started I was crying all the time and it was affecting my work and family life but after working with the counsellor I was able to embrace my anxiety and live a normal life. I can not thank them enough for the all help they have given me.