James Hartley

With over 5000 hours of experience as an expert therapist and a background as an elite international athlete, I specialise in helping professionals who are driven, capable but often struggling beneath the surface. Enquire now for a free 20-minute consultation.

The parts of you that once protected you and helped you succeed, may now be sabotaging the very life you鈥檝e created. The self-reliance you鈥檝e relied on, may have become a lonely burden to carry. You鈥檙e likely afraid of trying something new because what鈥檚 familiar feels safe: even if it鈥檚 not working.

My job is to help you lean into this discomfort, into the unknown and discover mastery in areas of your life you鈥檝e neglected. Together, we can unpack the difficulty, reveal how it came about, and discover how you can take action, so you can feel confident in your resiliency and contented in who you are.

Many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time, often feeling both apprehensive and exhausted. By prioritising their career and ambitions, they鈥檝e kept their difficulties at bay but, the hiding and secrecy is starting to falter as their coping is finding its limits. They want help, but a type of help that meet鈥檚 them at their level.

My clients include barristers, doctors, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals in many sectors navigating, complex emotional territory, relationship conflict, substance abuse, trauma and much more. I bring deep expertise, lived understanding, and a style that鈥檚 calm, grounded, and real.

Here鈥檚 what I bring to working together:

• Over 5000 hours of therapy delivery: across the NHS, charities and private settings.
• Award winning therapist: I received the Big Life Creative award amongst a pool of 600 staff in the northwest for my work in the NHS.
• Specialist experience with trauma and grief: I helped pioneer a fathers-only therapy approach for fathers who have lost children.
• An elite sport background: I was a Team GB international and medal winning athlete who navigated a psychological rebuild after a career ending car accident.
• Lived experience: I overcame of PTSD, panic and childhood trauma through therapy and meditation which came shortly after my car accident.
• 6 years of professional training: I鈥檝e undergone extensive professional training in person-centred counselling, psychotherapy and mindfulness.
• Academically active: I conduct research in the field of counselling and psychotherapy on men鈥檚 grief and emotional resilience, which helps keeps me sharp.

With over 5000 hours of experience as an expert therapist and a background as an elite international athlete, I specialise in helping professionals who are driven, capable but often struggling beneath the surface. Enquire now for a free 20-minute consultation.

The parts of you that once protected you and helped you succeed, may now be sabotaging the very life you鈥檝e created. The self-reliance you鈥檝e relied on, may have become a lonely burden to carry. You鈥檙e likely afraid of trying something new because what鈥檚 familiar feels safe: even if it鈥檚 not working.

My job is to help you lean into this discomfort, into the unknown and discover mastery in areas of your life you鈥檝e neglected. Together, we can unpack the difficulty, reveal how it came about, and discover how you can take action, so you can feel confident in your resiliency and contented in who you are.

Many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time, often feeling both apprehensive and exhausted. By prioritising their career and ambitions, they鈥檝e kept their difficulties at bay but, the hiding and secrecy is starting to falter as their coping is finding its limits. They want help, but a type of help that meet鈥檚 them at their level.

My clients include barristers, doctors, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals in many sectors navigating, complex emotional territory, relationship conflict, substance abuse, trauma and much more. I bring deep expertise, lived understanding, and a style that鈥檚 calm, grounded, and real.

What my clients say they admire most is my balance of relatability and skillset. I鈥檓 able to authentically connect with you in a very personable way yet, it鈥檚 my skill as a therapist which puts you at ease, helping you feel confident to face your difficulty even after one session.

Here鈥檚 what some of my clients say about working with me:

"James has been an invaluable asset to me as a barrister navigating emotionally charged cases... His insight and guidance have helped me untangle my thoughts, making the challenges of life and work more manageable鈥�

鈥� Michael, 2024. Barrister

"I have worked with James for almost a year, and he has been a key part of my progress in overcoming past trauma... I have seen a huge improvement in my overall well-being."

鈥� Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account

鈥淵our patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you鈥�

鈥� Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity

鈥淲orking with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life鈥�

鈥� Lucy, 2025. Academic

Next Steps

Contact me to arrange:

• A Free 20-minute consultation 鈥� let鈥檚 see if we鈥檙e a good fit
• Or book a 'Full Assessment and Therapy Planning Session' (拢100)

Weekly or fortnightly 60-minute sessions

In-person (Manchester city centre, Royal Exchange) or online

Call or text 07763 085 726 to enquire.

With over 5000 hours of experience as an expert therapist and a background as an elite international athlete, I specialise in helping professionals who are driven, capable but often struggling beneath the surface. Enquire now for a free 20-minute consultation.

The parts of you that once protected you and helped you succeed, may now be sabotaging the very life you鈥檝e created. The self-reliance you鈥檝e relied on, may have become a lonely burden to carry. You鈥檙e likely afraid of trying something new because what鈥檚 familiar feels safe: even if it鈥檚 not working.

My job is to help you lean into this discomfort, into the unknown and discover mastery in areas of your life you鈥檝e neglected. Together, we can unpack the difficulty, reveal how it came about, and discover how you can take action, so you can feel confident in your resiliency and contented in who you are.

Many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time, often feeling both apprehensive and exhausted. By prioritising their career and ambitions, they鈥檝e kept their difficulties at bay but, the hiding and secrecy is starting to falter as their coping is finding its limits. They want help, but a type of help that meet鈥檚 them at their level.

My clients include barristers, doctors, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals in many sectors navigating, complex emotional territory, relationship conflict, substance abuse, trauma and much more. I bring deep expertise, lived understanding, and a style that鈥檚 calm, grounded, and real.

Here鈥檚 what I bring to working together:

• Over 5000 hours of therapy delivery: across the NHS, charities and private settings.
• Award winning therapist: I received the Big Life Creative award amongst a pool of 600 staff in the northwest for my work in the NHS.
• Specialist experience with trauma and grief: I helped pioneer a fathers-only therapy approach for fathers who have lost children.
• An elite sport background: I was a Team GB international and medal winning athlete who navigated a psychological rebuild after a career ending car accident.
• Lived experience: I overcame of PTSD, panic and childhood trauma through therapy and meditation which came shortly after my car accident.
• 6 years of professional training: I鈥檝e undergone extensive professional training in person-centred counselling, psychotherapy and mindfulness.
• Academically active: I conduct research in the field of counselling and psychotherapy on men鈥檚 grief and emotional resilience, which helps keeps me sharp.

What my clients say they admire most is my balance of relatability and skillset. I鈥檓 able to authentically connect with you in a very personable way yet, it鈥檚 my skill as a therapist which puts you at ease, helping you feel confident to face your difficulty even after one session.

Here鈥檚 what some of my clients say about working with me:

"James has been an invaluable asset to me as a barrister navigating emotionally charged cases... His insight and guidance have helped me untangle my thoughts, making the challenges of life and work more manageable鈥�

鈥� Michael, 2024. Barrister

"I have worked with James for almost a year, and he has been a key part of my progress in overcoming past trauma... I have seen a huge improvement in my overall well-being."

鈥� Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account

鈥淵our patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you鈥�

鈥� Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity

鈥淲orking with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life鈥�

鈥� Lucy, 2025. Academic

Next Steps

Contact me to arrange:

• A Free 20-minute consultation 鈥� let鈥檚 see if we鈥檙e a good fit
• Or book a 'Full Assessment and Therapy Planning Session'&苍产蝉辫;(拢100)
• Weekly or fortnightly 60-minute sessions
• In-person (Manchester city centre, Royal Exchange) or online
• Call or text 07763 085 726 to enquire.

With over 5000 hours of experience as an expert therapist and a background as an elite international athlete, I specialise in helping professionals who are driven, capable but often struggling beneath the surface. Enquire now for a free 20-minute consultation.

The parts of you that once protected you and helped you succeed, may now be sabotaging the very life you鈥檝e created. The self-reliance you鈥檝e relied on, may have become a lonely burden to carry. You鈥檙e likely afraid of trying something new because what鈥檚 familiar feels safe: even if it鈥檚 not working.

My job is to help you lean into this discomfort, into the unknown and discover mastery in areas of your life you鈥檝e neglected. Together, we can unpack the difficulty, reveal how it came about, and discover how you can take action, so you can feel confident in your resiliency and contented in who you are.

Many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time, often feeling both apprehensive and exhausted. By prioritising their career and ambitions, they鈥檝e kept their difficulties at bay but, the hiding and secrecy is starting to falter as their coping is finding its limits. They want help, but a type of help that meet鈥檚 them at their level.

My clients include barristers, doctors, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals in many sectors navigating, complex emotional territory, relationship conflict, substance abuse, trauma and much more. I bring deep expertise, lived understanding, and a style that鈥檚 calm, grounded, and real.

Here鈥檚 what I bring to working together

• Over 5000 hours of therapy delivery: across the NHS, charities and private settings.
• Award winning therapist: I received the Big Life Creative award amongst a pool of 600 staff in the northwest for my work in the NHS.
• Specialist experience with trauma and grief: I helped pioneer a fathers-only therapy approach for fathers who have lost children.
• An elite sport background: I was a Team GB international and medal winning athlete who navigated a psychological rebuild after a career ending car accident.
• Lived experience: I overcame of PTSD, panic and childhood trauma through therapy and meditation which came shortly after my car accident.
• 6 years of professional training: I鈥檝e undergone extensive professional training in person-centred counselling, psychotherapy and mindfulness.
• Academically active: I conduct research in the field of counselling and psychotherapy on men鈥檚 grief and emotional resilience, which helps keeps me sharp.

What my clients say they admire most is my balance of relatability and skillset. I鈥檓 able to authentically connect with you in a very personable way yet, it鈥檚 my skill as a therapist which puts you at ease, helping you feel confident to face your difficulty even after one session.

Here鈥檚 what some of my clients say about working with me:

"James has been an invaluable asset to me as a barrister navigating emotionally charged cases... His insight and guidance have helped me untangle my thoughts, making the challenges of life and work more manageable."

鈥� Michael, 2024. Barrister

"I have worked with James for almost a year and he has been a key part of my progress in overcoming past trauma... I have seen a huge improvement in my overall well-being."

鈥� Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account

鈥淵our patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you.鈥�

鈥� Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity

鈥淲orking with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life.鈥�

鈥� Lucy, 2025. Academic

Next Steps

Contact me to arrange:

• A Free 20-minute consultation 鈥� let鈥檚 see if we鈥檙e a good fit
• Or book 鈥楢 Full Assessment and Therapy Planning鈥� session (拢100)
• Weekly or fortnightly 60-minute sessions
• In-person (Manchester city centre, Royal Exchange) or online
• Call or text 07763 085 726 to enquire.

With over 5000 hours of experience as an expert therapist and a background as an elite international athlete, I specialise in helping professionals who are driven, capable but often struggling beneath the surface. Enquire now for a free 20-minute consultation.

The parts of you that once protected you and helped you succeed, may now be sabotaging the very life you鈥檝e created. The self-reliance you鈥檝e relied on, may have become a lonely burden to carry. You鈥檙e likely afraid of trying something new because what鈥檚 familiar feels safe: even if it鈥檚 not working.

My job is to help you lean into this discomfort, into the unknown and discover mastery in areas of your life you鈥檝e neglected. Together, we can unpack the difficulty, reveal how it came about, and discover how you can take action, so you can feel confident in your resiliency and contented in who you are.

Many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time, often feeling both apprehensive and exhausted. By prioritising their career and ambitions, they鈥檝e kept their difficulties at bay but, the hiding and secrecy is starting to falter as their coping is finding its limits. They want help, but a type of help that meet鈥檚 them at their level.

My clients include barristers, doctors, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals in many sectors navigating, complex emotional territory, relationship conflict, substance abuse, trauma and much more. I bring deep expertise, lived understanding, and a style that鈥檚 calm, grounded, and real.

Here鈥檚 what I bring to working together:

• Over 5000 hours of therapy delivery: across the NHS, charities and private settings.
• Award winning therapist: I received the Big Life Creative award amongst a pool of 600 staff in the northwest for my work in the NHS.
• Specialist experience with trauma and grief: I helped pioneer a fathers-only therapy approach for fathers who have lost children.
• An elite sport background: I was a Team GB international and medal winning athlete who navigated a psychological rebuild after a career ending car accident.
• Lived experience: I overcame of PTSD, panic and childhood trauma through therapy and meditation which came shortly after my car accident.
• 6 years of professional training: I鈥檝e undergone extensive professional training in person-centred counselling, psychotherapy and mindfulness.
• Academically active: I conduct research in the field of counselling and psychotherapy on men鈥檚 grief and emotional resilience, which helps keeps me sharp.

What my clients say they admire most is my balance of relatability and skillset. I鈥檓 able to authentically connect with you in a very personable way yet, it鈥檚 my skill as a therapist which puts you at ease, helping you feel confident to face your difficulty even after one session.

Here鈥檚 what some of my clients say about working with me:

"James has been an invaluable asset to me as a barrister navigating emotionally charged cases... His insight and guidance have helped me untangle my thoughts, making the challenges of life and work more manageable鈥�

鈥� Michael, 2024. Barrister

"I have worked with James for almost a year, and he has been a key part of my progress in overcoming past trauma... I have seen a huge improvement in my overall well-being."

鈥� Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account

鈥淵our patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you鈥�

鈥� Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity

鈥淲orking with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life鈥�

鈥� Lucy, 2025. Academic

Next Steps

Contact me to arrange:

• A Free 20-minute consultation 鈥� let鈥檚 see if we鈥檙e a good fit
• Or book 鈥�A Full Assessment and Therapy Planning鈥� session (拢100)

With over 5000 hours of experience as an expert therapist and a background as an elite international athlete, I specialise in helping professionals who are driven, capable but often struggling beneath the surface. Enquire now for a free 20-minute consultation.

The parts of you that once protected you and helped you succeed, may now be sabotaging the very life you鈥檝e created. The self-reliance you鈥檝e relied on, may have become a lonely burden to carry. You鈥檙e likely afraid of trying something new because what鈥檚 familiar feels safe: even if it鈥檚 not working.

My job is to help you lean into this discomfort, into the unknown and discover mastery in areas of your life you鈥檝e neglected. Together, we can unpack the difficulty, reveal how it came about, and discover how you can take action, so you can feel confident in your resiliency and contented in who you are.

Many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time, often feeling both apprehensive and exhausted. By prioritising their career and ambitions, they鈥檝e kept their difficulties at bay but, the hiding and secrecy is starting to falter as their coping is finding its limits. They want help, but a type of help that meet鈥檚 them at their level.

My clients include barristers, doctors, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals in many sectors navigating, complex emotional territory, relationship conflict, substance abuse, trauma and much more. I bring deep expertise, lived understanding, and a style that鈥檚 calm, grounded, and real.

Here鈥檚 what I bring to working together:

• Over 5000 hours of therapy delivery: across the NHS, charities and private settings.
• Award winning therapist: I received the Big Life Creative award amongst a pool of 600 staff in the northwest for my work in the NHS.
• Specialist experience with trauma and grief: I helped pioneer a fathers-only therapy approach for fathers who have lost children.
• An elite sport background: I was a Team GB international and medal winning athlete who navigated a psychological rebuild after a career ending car accident.
• Lived experience: I overcame of PTSD, panic and childhood trauma through therapy and meditation which came shortly after my car accident.
• 6 years of professional training: I鈥檝e undergone extensive professional training in person-centred counselling, psychotherapy and mindfulness.
• Academically active: I conduct research in the field of counselling and psychotherapy on men鈥檚 grief and emotional resilience, which helps keeps me sharp.

What my clients say they admire most is my balance of relatability and skillset. I鈥檓 able to authentically connect with you in a very personable way yet, it鈥檚 my skill as a therapist which puts you at ease, helping you feel confident to face your difficulty even after one session.

Here鈥檚 what some of my clients say about working with me:

"James has been an invaluable asset to me as a barrister navigating emotionally charged cases... His insight and guidance have helped me untangle my thoughts, making the challenges of life and work more manageable鈥�

鈥� Michael, 2024. Barrister

"I have worked with James for almost a year, and he has been a key part of my progress in overcoming past trauma... I have seen a huge improvement in my overall well-being."

鈥� Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account

鈥淵our patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you鈥�

鈥� Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity

鈥淲orking with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life鈥�

鈥� Lucy, 2025. Academic

Next Steps

Contact me to arrange:

• A Free 20-minute consultation 鈥� let鈥檚 see if we鈥檙e a good fit
• Or book 鈥�A Full Assessment and Therapy Planning Session' (拢100)
• Weekly or fortnightly 60-minute sessions
• In-person (Manchester city centre, Royal Exchange) or online
• Call or text 07763 085 726 to enquire.