About James Hitchen
James Hitchen offers individual therapy, coaching, and specialist case management for adults and couples navigating complex mental health and behavioural challenges. His practice provides a space to slow things down and make sense of what's happening, creating clarity during difficult times.
James specialises in eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, alongside body image concerns. He also works with addiction recovery, trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma and developmental trauma), anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, ADHD, and codependency. His trauma and couples therapy approach draws on deep expertise in relational and attachment-based difficulties.
Beyond one-to-one work, James facilitates therapeutic groups and delivers workshops for individuals, organisations, and clinical services, bringing a systemic perspective to mental health support.
Case management is central to his offering, bringing care together so it feels more joined up, consistent, and manageable—particularly valuable for those juggling multiple support services or complex presentations.
James holds memberships with MBACP, MNCS accreditation, the International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), the Addiction Professionals network, and MISMA, reflecting his commitment to specialist practice and ongoing professional standards.
He works with adults seeking therapeutic support that goes beyond surface symptom management, offering integrated care for those ready to address underlying patterns and build sustainable change.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling
- Level 5 CBT
Specialises in
- Alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Compulsive behaviours
- Mental health issues
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