James McCann, LPC

Working with James has been a vital part of my personal journey towards recovery from my addiction. Our weekly conversations have allowed me to talk and work through the ups and downs of recovery and develop a better understanding of my own mind. I would highly recommend James to anyone working through an addiction or personality disorder.

Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

I am immensely grateful for the support I received from James McCann. In a time of heightened anxiety James provided unwavering support and effective strategies that have become indispensable tools in my coping toolbox. His guidance was not only instrumental in overcoming my anxieties but also in fostering personal growth.

As I transitioned into a new role at work, James continued to be a pillar of support. His insights and encouragement empowered me to navigate challenges with confidence and resilience. The positive impact of our sessions extended beyond the therapy room, influencing both my personal and professional life.

James possesses a rare combination of professionalism, empathy, and genuine care. I am now in a place of stability and growth, and I credit a significant part of this journey to the support and guidance I received from James.

I wholeheartedly recommend James to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy. If ever the need arises in the future, I won't hesitate to reconnect for his invaluable support.

Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

James has been terrific to work with. He listens to me and then provides great perspective, advice and exercises to help me. I can really tell that he cares for me and my well being.

Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

James is simply great. He’s helped me to identify what feels to be my best path forward from where I am today, and everyday I see him. I always leave our conversations feeling realigned and having tangible steps I’m excited to implement. He’s so good at getting the answers you’re looking for, out of YOU. Rather than just telling you what you need, which he seems to know, he uses probing questions to make you think about what it is you should logically do differently moving forward, considering the things you want. Which is directly helping me create positive change in my life.
Can’t recommend this guy enough.
Thanks James

Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

James truly cares about his clients. He helped me start my sober journey. And I owe it in large part to him. Thanks, James!

Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning addictions

James is a great! He takes the time to listen and understand and to respond in ways that are validating and helpful. I’m still early in the process and have only interacted with James a few times, but still highly recommend him!

Written on Nov 18, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Sometimes the gods come to earth disguised as mortals. Thank you for helping me James.

Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning addictions

James is amazing, he helped me through the toughest patch in my life, truly someone that cares and doesn’t judge but just wants to heal

Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh

James was the first therapist who I really clicked with. I love his style. I feel very validated. I feel like he is able to tear out my main concerns and help me work through them really effectively. He’s real, but also very good at what he does. Great to have found him.

Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

James is a great listener and offers great insight.

Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes

I came back to Betterhelp, only knowing that James was at the other end.
There are very few humans like James, who have a deep empathy and understanding for people, as well as skill and knowledge to guide a conversation, to help analyse what might be going on, where to bring the focus to, and to shed light on things that may not be obvious at first. I am so grateful James is my therapist and hope he is met with 100x the goodness and love he puts into his work. He will create the safest of spaces where the heart can open up and begin to heal. I have also been given some strong tools and practical ways of dealing with the effects of trauma, so I feel confident that my future sessions with James will equip me to be stronger against the darkness within.

Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Great therapist. Helped me alot so far.

Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management

My therapist always has a pertinent comment or explanation that helps get me through my difficulty.

Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

James is an amazing therapist. He made me feel comfortable opening up about my situation from the first meeting. This was my first go at therapy and had two therapist the weeks prior that I switched from just because I felt a disconnect, James made me feel connected to him and the experience right away. I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

James has saved my life. He remembers the details I tell him, gives me a variety of tools and doesn’t tell me I’m “wrong” when certain ones don’t work, and he is always encouraging. I’m SO glad I switched from the previous person to James!

Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

James is a wonderful therapist and a even better listener. He helped me through relationship and personal issues with ease. Much recommended!

Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

Highly recommended.

Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with James for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

10/10

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

James is a phenomenal therapist. Even my first session had super valuable impact.

Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coaching

Fantastic Therapist!! Amazing!
He really understands people who are Recovering from addiction, Generational Trauma .
Highly recommend.

Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd

James is receptive, thoughtful, and kind. He is a great listener and provides great tools, lessons, and counseling. I always appreciate his insight and feel as if he is able to accurately verbalize things that I struggle to verbalize. He's great and has been very helpful so far.

Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders

Very friendly and helpful. Always respectful and genuine.

Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks

Very professional yet personable. Improved my situation starting with the first session and has continued to be very helpful since. Would highly recommend!

Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

James is a great therapist. He listens well, is very supportive and offers helpful interventions. I'm very happy I was matched with him.

Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

James is a competent therapist with a friendly demeanor. Never once have I felt judged and I feel completely comfortable sharing my feelings uninhibited.

Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

James has been very proactive in keeping me on track. Has great understanding of how to build trust via messages and overall just highly recommended

Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coaching

Best therapist EVER!

Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

He is fantastic

Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

James is awesome, he takes the time to understand what you are going through, and also uses his own experience to relate to you. Also he makes it very comfortable for you to talk about your challenges. He offers resources and actionable steps to improve your situation. I highly recommend James McCann!

Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions

I found James to be very effective in helping me make the kind of changes I needed to. He is not passive in his approach which I appreciate. Has lots of experience and lessons to share.

Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

James can listen to you and help you find the best path toward a healthy mind.

As my main issue is addiction, his input was significant in helping me break some of my habits and understand myself better.

Great therapist and a great person! Thank you, James!

Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions

James is a fantastic therapist. From the start, he has been incredibly understanding and showed his full support in my journey. James has not only helped me discover a wide range of strategies and exercises to help manage my anxiety, but also supported me in recognising links between my thoughts and behaviours. Our sessions are extremely helpful and I am very thankful for James’ kindness.

Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem

James is top bloke with an excellent non-judgmental approach. I get the feeling he completely has my back and that's so important.

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

After only 3 sessions in, James' thoughtful support, vast knowledge and caring understanding has had a tremendously positive impact on my recovery journey and I cannot recommend him highly enough as an expert therapist.
I am very much looking forward to continuing our work together.

Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, parenting issues, and self esteem

Just the best. Gives me the courage to be my best self and truly listens. I consider James a friend

Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Great person. I’d recommend James to anyone who would consider therapy

Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

James is fantastic.

Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

James has been a fantastic help for me over the last few months, he has a very intuitive nature and is very eager to hear not just what you need to say but to hear you behind that. I couldn't recommend him enough. Thank you very much James

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Great therapist. Very personable, really kind, and as most therapists should be, a great listener. He actually listens to you and doesn't act like because he has degrees he knows more than you. Definitely 10 outta 10 :).

Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

James is such an amazing therapist. He always reaches out to make sure I'm doing well and that he is there ready to help. During our phone sessions, he has always listened to understand before moving forward, which I think is very important. I love working with James!

Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue

I am so thankful to have met James. I feel like he just gets how difficult things have been for me. He has been so understanding and supportive. He has helped me to find solutions that work for me. I feel like I'm starting to find pieces of myself that have been lost for a long time. Highly recommend.

Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse

James has been a great help! I was in a dark place when I first met with him and within a session or two I was already climbing out of it and had some great tools to maintain my overall happiness! Great experience all around!

Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

I have written so many of these for James at this point because he continues to amaze me with how passionate he is about his job! He really makes a difference and he has positively influenced my life for the better time and time again. I cannot say enough how grateful I am for James and for BetterHelp.

Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with James for 11 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues

James is such an utter delight, ray of sunshine and breath of fresh air. His upbeat and positive attitude is really what I needed. He really empathizes with you and makes you feel safe and heard. He gives exercises and tools to help people cope and grow as individuals that are tangible and fairly easy to grasp; just takes time and effort to grow these skills that he gives you. Amazing all around

Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

James just gets it. From the first moment I've felt able to talk to him openly and, also from that very first session, I feel like he's guiding me in the right direction. He's amazing

Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Kick ass therapist!

Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

It has been a rough couple of months, but thanks to James’s help I was able to bounce right back. Thank you for always listening, never judging, and giving me all the help I needed!

Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

James is great

Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues

James has been an incredible source of helpful information ever since we started working together. He’s kind, thoughtful, empathetic, and someone you’d be glad to have in your corner.

Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

James has been great, even after 1 session and I live in Australia so there is a huge time difference. He regularly checks in as well and gives home work to really deep dive into my concerns . Polite and professional to deal with.

Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

I love James so much! His advice and guidance are my primary source of support. From the moment I opened up about my struggles I saw someone who instinctively was able to guide me and offer the best medical advice for my situation. He was also able to detect my OCD tendencies which eventually led me towards this ongoing journey of understanding my own OCD and learning how to manage it in the best way possible. I’m a female on my late twenties with very low self-esteem, and I gotta say, committing to therapy and speaking to James on a weekly basis has improved my self worth quite a bit. I still have a long way to go but I have been feeling better than I’ve ever felt before starting therapy. Thanks James!!!

Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

James shows a real passion and desire to help people, through talking to him about how he came to counselling his sincerity really shows this. He has supported me in changing my mindset to a more positive and proactive one, and therefore empowered me be able to ask for help and help myself.

Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

James is great - understands my needs/concerns, is great to talk to, and offers great tactics to employ throughout the week to work towards my goals.

Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management

James is definitely a quality therapist. He’s a great listener, has a good heart, and really went above and beyond for me. Highly recommended!

Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

I was in a low place before starting betterhelp and needed someone to talk to and reaffirm my situation. James gave me the help I needed to be my authentic self and feel confident. Good luck to those who are starting their therapy journey. James will be a great resource for you.

Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

James is thoughtful and really takes the time to listen and understand my issues. He makes informed recommendations and doesn't push anything if I'm not comfortable with it. Love speaking with James and appreciate his genuine caring attitude and demeanor.

Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management

James is very friendly and understanding!

Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

James has been great! He really listens and cares. He allows himself to be vulnerable as well and makes me feel like he can relate to the same problems I’m facing. He uses the time set for us very well and gets right to the core of the problem and provide doable solutions and insights. It’s been really great working with him.

Thanks for being there James.

Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

A great guy, very easy to speak with. James has a wealth of knowledge and has solutions to many of my issue's.

Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

James has helped me so much. Ive nothing but good things to say about him and the way hes helped me become a better person. I highly appreciate what hes done for me and couldnt recommend him more.

Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning addictions

I chose James because I wanted a counselor who would give me healing work to do. James is definitely that guy who has me doing the work.

Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

James has been of great help to me.

Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

James McCann makes me feel heard. Understood. He sees through my walls and helps me and gives me tools to navigate life in a constructive, fulfilling way.

Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

We have met on some of my lowest days while I was dealing with living with an alcoholic. From talking and the worksheets I was provided with , he helped me feel confident in the decisions I was making to better my entire family. It even included having my Fiancé enroll into a outpatient treatment program. He is now 40days sober. Additionally, I’m learning to control my emotions as James is a great listener, which in return helps me find myself through this journey.

Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

James is SOO amazing!! I am SO lucky to have such an amazing counsellor who is SO supportive and SO easy to talk too and he always validates my feelings! I feel so comfortable talking to James and opening up to him. He has helped me SO much when it came to healing, over coming fears and beliefs about myself and he has helped me become the best version of myself and to gain the confidence to really go after what I want in life! I am truly so lucky to have come across him and to have him as my counsellor because he has changed my life and has helped me shift my mindset in such an amazing ways!

Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Thoughtful and helpful with his process.

Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I feel James really listens, understands my concerns, and responds with appropriate help and support. I highly recommend him.

Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

James is very good. He actively listens and, like others have noticed, gets to the heart of an issue. I have found the resources he sends extremely useful. It’s such a relief to have some support. Thank you

Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Very good guy!

Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

James is changing my life - I would not be on the journey to happiness that I'm now on without his help and expertise.

Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management

James is awesome

Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

I’ve met with James twice so far and I can only say that I’m so happy to have him by my side! He is most definitely helping me to put things into perspective and learn new ways to deal with situations that arise.
Being an English speaker living in a non English speaking country, BetterHelp and James have been fantastic! Thank you so much!!!

Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

James is very patient and understanding and has a unique ability to get the the heart of an issue.

I always feel respected and approached in a non judgmental way. He has a repertoire of solutions to resolve situations and tailors it to the needs of the individual.

He listens to what you have to say and has a very strong ability to empathise with the problems you are facing.

Overall, I would thoroughly reccomend James to anyone who is going through a tough time and needs some sound advice to resolve their situations and change their perceptions.

Written on Mar 04, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

James is a great gentleman. He does not judge you and he is much more pro-active than other therapists I have seen before. I strongly recommend him if you are a man going through a tough time. He is passionate about his work and it shows in his commitment to respond to your messages quickly.

Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Very happy! I love this service!

Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd