James Earl Relationship Counsellor

& Psychosexual Therapist

for couples and individuals

Improve communication

Restore desire & intimacy

Recover from affairs

Help with sexual issues


James Earl MSW (Sussex) ProfCert PgDip (Relate) BA Hons (Mddx)

First sessions are free

- check you're OK with me

In person, or by Zoom

- whichever works best

Immediate sessions

are often possible

Book effortlessly

- my diary is online

1-day sessions available

- as a fast progress option

About me


I have a Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy from Relate, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Sussex. I have been in private practice for 13 years, & work with clients in London, the UK, & internationally.


I also work as a psychosexual therapist for Relate, the UK's relationship counselling organisation, and listed in the Relate Practitioners Directory.


Previously I worked for All Points North, the   premier US  health & well-being clinic in London's West End as a psychosexual therapist, and am part of Connect MDT, a multi-disciplinary wellbeing team who worked together there.


I have worked as a university lecturer, teaching philosophy for 25 years at Richmond, The American International University in London.


I was also a successful jazz pianist, resident at The Ivy and Le Pont de la Tour, and headlining the Jazz Café with my trio. I am married with children.


For recent news, media appearances and awards see below.

About a session


I see clients in person in my private practice at Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond, SW London. I can work with you via Zoom / Facetime if you prefer.


I can also see you in London's West End if that's more convenient. Email me letting me know your potential availabilty if the West End would suit you better.


Sessions last one hour, 90 minutes, 2 hours, or as a popular alternative, a one-day session.


I work daytimes, evenings, & weekends . My earliest session is at 8am, & my last at 8pm.


You can see me for regular weekly sessions, or ad-hoc if you prefer. I don't ask you to sign a contract, block-book or pay in advance. You may cancel without charge.


First sessions are free. You can check my availability and book a session at a time that suits you.


Your free first session is not just information-gathering - we discuss the issues you want to explore.


If you'd like to chat informally about starting therapy, feel free contact me at any time. First sessions are free.

About relationship counselling


Relationship counselling works!  80% of respondents to a Relate survey said counselling had significantly improved their relationship.


Common topics include improving commnication, restoring sex and intimacy. recovering from affairs, and the effect of anger, alcohol and mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression, ADHD) on relationships, & anything you bring.


It is for both couples and individuals, whether currently in relationships or not. I welcome clients of all backgrounds,  sexualities, and types of relationship.


Relationship counselling is a specialist form of therapy, so it is best to work with someone who has training in this specific model. I am also trained in psychodynamic, systemic, Transactional Analysis, & CBT.approaches to therapy.


Therapy is a collaborative process, so i am  happy to discuss the approaches I use, & may suggest reading to you - sharing concepts and models helps develop understanding and promotes change.

News, Media & Awards

I write for Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine on sex, relationships and psychotherapy.

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I have written for Newsweek on dating and cheating.

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Listen to me on the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast

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Watch my award-winning animations on  mental wellbeing.


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I was interviewed by Mariella Frostrup on Women's Radio.

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Rates

First sessions free


Couple sessions: £90 per hour

Individual sessions: £70 per hour


One-day sessions: £500


Prices in the West End are available on request.


I offer discounted rates if  you're unemployed or on a low income.

Client Feedback

'Thank you for the session today. It really helped in seeing some potential and practical ways forward’

C, Surbiton


'Thank you for a ll your very wise and practical guidance. You are very calm and so neutral and so practical it has been very very helpful.'

R, Camberwell

'We couldn't possibly have got to where we are without your support, for which I'm hugely grateful'

R & R, Richmond


'We seem to be doing really well, thanks to all your help'

D & M, Kingston


‘You are a brilliant therapist’

M, Wimbledon

‘We feel that you're on our wavelength and I don't think there are many people of whom that would be true’

T & K, Teddington


‘Thank you so much for meeting with us this morning - we have both come away feeling very positive about the process that we started’

S & P, New Malden

Location

12 Station Road, Hampton

TW12 2BX

'The Old Police Station'


07429 186 222


info@jamesearl.com


Hours: Monday - Sunday 8am  - 9pm

There is free parking nearby.

You can park right outside after 6.30pm.

A parking space is available on request.

Bikes are safe behind a locked gate.


The 111, 216 & R68 bus routes stop nearby. Hampton Rail Station is 8 mins on foot.


Tea, coffee, & herb teas are available.

My room is on the ground floor.

There is a bathroom you can use.

Contact me


You can

just book a session


or click to email:

info@jamesearl.com


or phone or text:

07429 186 222


I respond quickly, and am always willing to chat informally


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