James Chen
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist (MSc)
Less Reactivity. More Presence. A Calmer, Clearer You.
About
James Chen is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist with six years of clinical experience. He integrates mindfulness, compassion-based practices, and CBT to help clients develop a different relationship with their thoughts and emotions. Trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), James works with individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood, and difficulty managing emotional reactivity. His sessions are practical and grounded — he believes mindfulness is not about emptying your mind, but learning to observe it without being controlled by it.
What I can help with
- Mindfulness — Using present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity, increase regulation, and deepen self-understanding.
- Stress Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Anxiety — Identifying and interrupting worry cycles, panic, and avoidance behaviors through CBT and exposure-based work.
- Self-Compassion
My approach to therapy
How I work with clients and what you can expect from our sessions.
Evidence-based
All techniques are grounded in clinical research — not intuition alone. Methods are chosen to match your specific goals, history, and pace.
Collaborative
You set the direction. Sessions are a partnership where your input shapes the plan, and progress is measured by what matters to you.
Structured & adaptive
Sessions have a clear flow, but flexibility is built in. The approach evolves as your needs and goals evolve.
Between sessions
You leave each session with practical tools, exercises, or reflections that extend the work into everyday life.
What to expect
- 1A 50-minute video or audio session in a private, secure environment.
- 2An initial consultation focused on understanding your history, goals, and what has or hasn't worked before.
- 3Regular progress reviews — typically every 4–6 sessions — to adjust the plan based on outcomes.
- 4Clear communication about the therapeutic approach being used and the reasoning behind it.
Approach
MBCT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
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