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James Costigan, BACP

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties
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About me

I am a genuine, caring and insightful professional who creates a safe therapeutic space in which to foster self-awareness, mindfulness, personal growth and transformation. The decision to seek therapy is often not a simple one but once taken it marks a commitment to care for yourself that may then be fostered in our work together until you are able to meet your dilemmas or troubles with more understanding, gentleness, and greater ease.
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

Credentials information

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #385914

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for James Costigan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

James has been very professional, attentive, and extremely helpful from the start. I have felt listened to, supported, and I would even say we've developed a good relationship together. It has been tough at times, but the fact that James has challenged me is what has allowed me to grow. Therapy has been genuinely enjoyable with James and the amount of change that I've seen in myself in just a short space of time has been incredible. I can't rate him highly enough!

Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Fantastic source of comfort but also insight into yourself. James is remarkably empathetic, funny and is able to drill down into the core of the issue and approach it with a calm and open attitude

Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues

James is a good listener and while giving advice remains non-judgmental. I highly recommend him to others needing therapy from Better Help.

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

I remember my first session with James I asked him for tools to help with my anxiety RIGHT AWAY and he did exactly that - not many therapists I've worked with in the past have been able to provide actionable advice in the very first session. He has helped me over several months work through my anxious attachment style, I now am much more proactive in managing my reaction to triggers and am much more confident in myself/secure in my relationship. He's a great therapist, really listens and is there for you, I highly recommend.

Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

I'm new to therapy but James immediately made me feel at ease. I feel heard during the sessions. James has helped me be more aware of how I speak to myself and to quieten my negative voice. I'm early in my journey but have made positive strides and highly recommend James services

Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

James is a great therapist. Have recommended to my friends!

Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with James for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching