Helping Professionals Navigate Life’s Hardest Challenges

Expert Therapy | Psychologically Informed Consultancy | Evidence-Based Guidance for Leaders, Founders and Businesses

I’m James Hartley, award-winning therapist, consultant, and researcher. For almost a decade, I’ve helped high-achieving professionals, founders and leaders face the real, messy challenges that can’t be solved with simple hacks or surface-level advice.

I help you do the REAL WORK necessary for change.

Psychologically Informed Consultancy for those who want to optimise their life and business without sacrificing either. Learn more…

Founders and Leaders

Discreet, evidence-based therapy for high-achievers facing the hidden burdens of stress, self-doubt and trauma. Learn more…

Therapy for Professionals

Public Speaking, Workshops and Research

Research and talks on resiliency, grief, leadership, public speaking, conflict and navigating emotional charged work and life. Learn more…

Trusted Expertise

  • 5000+ hours of therapy delivered in NHS, charity and corporate sector

  • Qualified in multiple therapy approaches with over 6 years of clinical training

  • Award-winning therapist - NHS Big Life Creative award 2019

  • Specialist in trauma and professionals’ mental health

  • Former elite athlete who overcame PTSD

  • Pioneer of innovative therapy approaches and academically active

  • Frequently featured in the media as an expert on therapy and personal development

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Testimonials

What my clients say about the work we’ve achieved together:

"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."

– 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."

– Kiara, 2024. Chartered Account

“Your patience and understanding made all the difference, and I am incredibly grateful to have found such a supportive therapist in you.”

– Steven, 2025. Director of a Charity

“Working with you, has to be one of the best decisions of my life.”

– Lucy, 2025. Academic