Dr James Le Bas

A conversation with James Le Bas

• What led you to choose psychotherapy or counselling as a profession?

  I enjoyed talking to people and have refined my skills in this area. This has increasingly led to a rich narrative and more enhanced outcomes.

• Which philosophical approaches have influenced your professional development?

  Narrative therapy. Psychodynamic psychotherapy

• Which particular aspects of health or the human journey are you interested in?

  All of it. I see young adults and people up to 70 years of age

• What methods do you use?

  General psychodynamic, e.g. open listening, transference interpretations and understanding of why the person is unwell at this time of their lives.

• When do you think the client will start to feel that progress is being made?

  Usually people feel some relief once they share their stories in the first couple of sessions.

• How has therapy made a difference in your life?

  I have gained better listening skills and appreciation of people's emotions. This has been reflected in personal insight and increase satisfaction with my world.

• What do you like most about being a therapist?

  Seeing people get better.

• Do you ever have 'bad hair' days?

  Sometimes.

• What do you think is the most significant problem we face, in the world today?

  Climate change.

• Can you share the name of a book, film, song, event or work of art that inspires you?

  Year of Wonders