Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

At NOSA CBT, we are committed to providing effective, evidence-based therapy that helps people regain control of their lives. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the individuals we’ve worked with. Their experiences highlight the impact of CBT and the quality of care we provide.

We understand that choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision. That’s why we encourage you to verify our reviews on Trustpilot and Google Reviews by clicking on the logos, where past clients have shared their honest feedback.

After many many years of seeing different therapist or councilors and trying to ‘struggle through’ with daily anxiety and long periods of overwhelming panic I knew I needed to do something.
I needed to find someone who specialises in anxiety and panic, and that’s when I found NOSA, and James.
He took the time to ring and get to know me before booking our initial first meeting. James made me feel so comfortable and trusting in his knowledge and abilities, without it feeling like I was just another client, but someone he took the time to listen to and understand. He challenged me, but at my own pace and was able to show me how our automatic thinking can be reversed and you can live a life free from anxiety.
It took some time, and was not all plain sailing, but James was so accommodating and I really felt I had someone on my side really routing for me.
We started with James saying to me- when we finish I want you to be able to be your own therapist, and I can say that I am.
Thank you

Louise Bull

James has a really good mix of method and empathy in his therapy. He will reassure you when things are tough but also remind you of the progress you are making and what you have learned. I really believe I have developed solid foundations to manage my mental health and cope with the inherent uncertainty in life.

Hector Taylor

I started therapy sessions with James after a year of particularly bad anxiety and OCD which lead me to feel depressed and I was struggling to continue running my business. From the first session I felt supported and listened to. I always thought CBT would be mainly practical therapy but I was pleased at how much of the treatment was talk therapy and exploring the route of my issues. Very quickly I started to feel hopeful and more positive about life again. Over the 11 months of therapy I learnt so much about how my mind works and I was also able to change the way I approach challenges and anxieties. Therapy with James has taken me from my darkest year to my happiest, I am leaving with the tools to continue to face the challenges life brings knowing that I can cope.

Molly Lemon

I can’t recommend NOSA enough. I finally found a therapist in James, who I really felt cared and invested in me and my recovery.

Jason Pitman

I highly recommend James. Very understanding and provided great insight and methods to help me.

Nathaniel

My daughter suffered anixety from the lockdown and after trying tablets from the doctors and four other therapists we could hardly get her out of the house.

Within 4 weeks David had her going out on a regular basis and attending school fully.

Now after 3 months she is completely back to normal, no longer taking tablets and able to deal with her anixety.

I can’t thank them enough

Jeff Stevens

did this place help yes, after being quite indecisive about talking to someone, i finally took the plunge, NOSA were very helpful and understanding they gave me help in understanding things, being able to put things into a better thinking perspective, making me realise i had been trapped in a certain way of thinking for a period of time, am i cured now of all the negativity? no i do still get bad days? yes, but these days i can i am able to deal with things alot better than what i used to.
my only problem with the service was there were no evening appointments available, this would of been a nice option to of had

Terry Rogers

Couldn’t recommend more. James is an amazing therapist, he has a very talented way of making you feel comfortable and creates a very safe space in all of his sessions. I have been taught so many effective techniques to tackle my anxiety and healthy habits I will carry forward with me forever. After such a short time of therapy I started to achieve things I didn’t think I could do. I would recommend NOSA to anyone who is struggling with their anxiety.

Fan

James has been one of the most effective professionals I have ever worked with. He was understanding and nurturing with myself and my daughter and allowed us to grow and develop at our own speed. He is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable and both myself and my daughter have learnt so much about ourselves and each other in this process.
I’d highly recommend James and cannot thank him enough for how much he has helped us.

Dominique

This was my first experience of therapy and it was a really helpful and positive experience. I came into the service knowing I was experiencing really intense anxiety and frequent anxiety attacks – I had no idea why or what was causing this. James helped me identify the root cause of these issues and really understand what was going on – this on its own was really helpful for me. I then learnt practical tools and techniques to help me in the situations that were causing anxiety – I have been in my new job for 4 months and I have been able to cope much better than I would’ve before – and it is all thanks to this service and the support they provided – thank you

Joe Smith

I can not recommend James enough , we have worked together for nearly 5 months and his approach and professionalism are second to none .

James takes the time to explain his techniques and explain the process and teaches you.

When I first met James my social anxiety was at an all time high . Over our time working together I’m back too enjoying family and social life . I can’t thank him enough .
Cheers for everything mate

Pete W

James is a brilliant cbt therapist and is so empathetic, kind and patient Highly recommended

Nina Summers

I was unable to accept uncertainty in life and crying all the time despite taking medication but thanks to the work I have done with James I am now far better at accepting uncertainty in my life.

Danny Farr

Since childhood I’ve experienced fear of heights which worsened into a phobia as I got older. Experiencing panic whilst driving in high places began to make my world smaller – I found myself unable to drive over bridges and avoiding routes where I knew I would be at height. This was affecting my work and personal life, with my friends and family having to accommodate my safety behaviours.
Working with James was absolutely the best experience. His approach has been supportive and reassuring, helping me not only to feel at ease but also to feel hopeful that I could make the changes I wanted to.
With James’s help I was able to set goals and create a plan of how to achieve them, to understand and challenge my behaviours and feelings. The approach was very practical; both in session and for homework I was making visits to all the highest places in Bristol.
I cannot recommend NOSA enough for anyone who is looking to access CBT. I am now feeling more confident with heights and with James’s support I have been able to drive over the Severn Bridge for the first time in 14years!