Jamie Longson, BACP

Jamie Longson is a BACP-registered counsellor and a father of two young boys who brings warmth, everyday perspective, and optimism to his therapeutic work. A proud Mancunian, he balances family life and a passion for football with a therapeutic practice informed by training in sport science and sport psychology. Jamie combines that practical background with a calm, encouraging style that helps clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and recognise the small steps that lead to meaningful change.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which signals adherence to professional standards in the United Kingdom. His approach blends client-centered work - offering a non-judgemental space where clients feel heard - with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which provides practical tools to understand and shift unhelpful thinking. At times he will gently guide, at times he will follow the client’s lead, always keeping the work tailored to each person’s story.

Jamie focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief and bereavement, self-esteem and body image worries, career and life transitions, intimacy-related matters, and caregiver or first responder stress. He also supports people facing abandonment and attachment struggles, communication and commitment problems, fertility and fatherhood concerns, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

Jamie’s promise is straightforward - to listen without judgement, to work collaboratively around individual goals, and to continue learning so he can offer practical, empathetic support that fits each client’s life.

Client-focused approaches for effective online therapy

Jamie uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people are listened to and accepted. This approach centres the client’s own experience and helps when someone needs to explore feelings, identity, relationships, or life transitions at their own pace.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which offers clear, practical techniques for identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT can be particularly useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and day-to-day coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Jamie works collaboratively to determine what fits best. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods as the work evolves so clients are involved in shaping their own progress.

Online therapy with Jamie is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These remote options make it easier to access consistent support from home, during work breaks, or around family commitments while keeping therapy practical and focused on real-life change.