James Yates
Psychotherapy
Our Services
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1:1 psychotherapy
A private space to slow things down, understand what’s driving your patterns, and build steadier ways of responding - especially under stress. We work open-ended, but with a clear focus and regular reviews so it stays practical and useful.
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Identify the loops behind anxiety, anger, shutdown, shame, or compulsive coping
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Understand where the pattern came from and what it protects
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Practise new responses that show up in real conversations and choices
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Group therapy
A small men’s group that combines honesty, accountability, and real-time practice. Group work helps you notice how you relate - where you hide, compete, please, withdraw - and learn new ways of connecting with others.
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Weekly structured sessions with confidentiality and clear aims
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Support and challenge from other men doing the work
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Momentum through commitments you carry into the week
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Couples counselling
A structured space to break repeating conflict cycles and rebuild trust, safety, and teamwork. We slow down arguments, understand what each of you is protecting, and build a repeatable way to repair when things go wrong.
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Stop the blame–defend–withdraw loop
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Improve communication, boundaries, and emotional safety
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Create practical agreements you can actually keep
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Coaching
For when you want clarity and traction rather than therapy. Coaching is forward-focused and practical - helping you set goals, remove obstacles, and follow through with consistent action.
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Clear goals, honest feedback, and accountability
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Practical systems for decisions, discipline, and direction
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Support that stays grounded and action-oriented
Should I choose 1:1 therapy, group therapy, or coaching?
Most people don’t need the “perfect” option, they need the one that fits their situation right now. Here’s a simple guide.
Choose 1:1 therapy if you want:
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Private, tailored depth work (your history, patterns, relationships)
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Help with anxiety, anger, shame, emotional shutdown, or compulsive coping
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A calm space to slow down and build steadier responses over time
Choose group therapy if you want:
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Momentum, accountability, and not doing it alone
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Real-time practice around confidence, boundaries, and connection
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The added benefit of learning through other men’s experiences
Choose coaching if you want:
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Forward-focused support: decisions, discipline, goals, direction
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Clear actions and accountability without clinical therapy
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Practical traction when you feel stuck in “thinking mode”
Still unsure? Book a free 30-minute call and I’ll help you choose the best starting point.
Fees
Get in Touch
Email: james@jy-psychotherapy.com
Or use the contact form to arrange a short consultation to see how we can work together.