James Wallace

James Wallace is a Registered Psychologist known for his approachable, gentle, and good-humored nature. Currently completing the Clinical Psychology Registrar program, James provides a safe and reflective space for clients to explore their relationships, personal challenges, and inner experiences. By fostering curiosity and self-discovery, James helps clients address unresolved or unconscious experiences, empowering them to move forward with clarity and purpose.

James works with older teens and young adults navigating independence and identity, as well as adults seeking introspection and personal growth. He welcomes clients from any background, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Areas of Interest:

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• Anxiety Disorders: Including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic, health anxiety and dissociation. James also works with clients experiencing persistent anxiety due to underlying conditions such as trauma, particularly when previous skills-based therapies haven’t resolved symptoms.

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• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Help with managing intrusive thoughts and compulsions using structured exposure therapy.

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• Addiction: Assistance in reducing substance or alcohol use, pornography addiction, gambling, and excessive internet or video game use.

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• Self-Esteem: Guidance for improving confidence, navigating relationship challenges, and processing difficult or traumatic experiences.

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• Interpersonal Difficulties: Support for relationship struggles, behavior patterns, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.

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• Adolescent Struggles: Assistance with parental conflict, school relationships and bullying.

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• ADHD: Support for individuals with a diagnosis or those who identify with ADHD traits, focusing on acceptance, skills acquisition, and understanding the impact on relationships. (Note: James does not provide ADHD reports. For comprehensive assessments, see our Cognitive Testing page.)

 

James adopts an integrative approach to therapy, blending psychodynamic techniques with skills-focused strategies tailored to each client’s needs. James draws from:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Attachment/Psychodynamic Therapy