For assessment, counselling and written help with your emotional, behavioural and relationship problems…
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Transform Your Life Today at ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Breakthrough Solutions for Real Change – Locally in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and Worldwide Online
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Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire; and Worldwide over *MS Teams*, or by telephone, or via email exchanges…
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Combined with formal assessment (using questionnaires); and followed up with detailed analytical reports, and guidance documents, containing vital information about how to develop the knowledge and skills to transform your life, and stay on top of your problems.
Overcome your problems of anger, anxiety, depression, couple conflict, communication problems, relationship skills, and recovery from the effects of childhood developmental trauma (or C-PTSD)… etcetera.
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Page summary
ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, led by Dr Jim Byrne, offers personalized counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching to help individuals overcome emotional, behavioural, and relationship challenges. Available locally in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and online worldwide, this approach includes – in addition to counselling sessions – formal assessments and detailed analytical reports to guide clients in their journey of personal transformation.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr Byrne utilizes a blend of traditional counselling techniques and modern strategies to empower clients. Services cater to individuals seeking growth through self-reflection and learning, available via various communication methods tailored to client preferences.
Most people who use this service are striving to resolve couple relationship problems; anger, anxiety or depression issues; childhood trauma history; or self-improvement and performance enhancement.
Take action today for a better tomorrow.
- The services shown on this page each involve several hours of value-added labour by Jim Byrne. And the fees relect that value.
- The fees shown on this page are below the labour cost involved. A price increase is in the pipeline.
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Welcome to ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, where your journey to personal transformation begins.
Are you ready to overcome the barriers holding you back and unlock your true potential?
Our proven, results-driven approach – delivered by Dr. Jim Byrne, a leading expert with nearly thirty years of experience – empowers you to conquer challenges, achieve clarity, and create lasting change in your life.
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Understanding what Counselling is…
Counselling may be a new concept for you, but counselling, properly understood, is as old as human existence. In ancient tribes, certain elders were seen as valuable sources of wise advice, caring support and intelligent guidance.
In the recorded history of European civilization, Plato was one of the very first significant counsellors. His fictional character, Socrates, is often touted as a good example of a cognitive counsellor. But Plato taught this as his main guidance for others:
- “The unexamined life is not worth living!”
- Do not travel blindly and unreflectively though your precious life!
And in the recorded history of Eastern civilization, the Buddha Gautama is one of the first major counsellors of great impact and psychological wisdom. He taught many significant principles which lead to the Good Life, including this one:
- “Your actions of today will determine the quality and quantity of your tomorrows!”
- So choose today’s actions wisely – (including your actions regarding diet, exercise, sleep, and so on!) They are what you are sowing in the world. And you cannot reap anything you did not previously sow!
Across different cultures and eras, the tradition of seeking guidance from those with greater experience or insight has remained a constant thread in the human story. Whether through informal conversations, philosophical dialogues, or spiritual teachings, the essence of counselling has always been about helping individuals navigate the complexities of life with greater understanding and intention.
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Message from Dr Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling:
“Let me help you to examine your life, and to build a better tomorrow for yourself, and those you love!”
“Counselling, coaching and psychotherapy – (which should include reflections upon individual life history, current lifestyle, and current stressors) – are very powerful forces in the world, when combined with a good learner (you!) and positive action”.
“Do not delay. Take action today!”
“Best wishes for a better year in 2026!”
“Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling”
– 15th January 2026)
Email: Dr Jim Byrne, and explain your problem. He will advise you about which of his services to consider. Please see the list of services below.
Essential considerations:
(Because I produce detailed analytical reports and lengthy follow-up guidance documents – my services are only suitable for individuals who learn well from reading and writing.)
(And because my services are highly labour-intensive, clients need a significant budget to take advantage of my services).
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Experience World-Class Counselling, Psychotherapy & Coaching – Wherever You Are
I offer confidential sessions in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and worldwide via MS Teams, phone, or email.
No matter where you are, you can access the life-changing expertise that has helped hundreds of clients break free from frustration, anxiety, and relationship struggles.
And overcome childhood development and attachment problems.
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Advanced Assessment for Deep Insights
My process combines talk therapy and counselling sessions with formal assessments and detailed analytical reports, 
giving you a clear, actionable roadmap.
I provide guidance documents
packed with powerful strategies
– so you can develop the knowledge and skills needed to transform your life and stay in control of your future.
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Why Choose ABC Counselling?
- Expertise You Can Trust: Led by Dr Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling (University of Manchester), our service is unique, deeply insightful, and designed for lasting impact.
- Personalized Solutions: I tailor my approach to your individual needs, ensuring you get the maximum benefit from every session and every resource.
- Convenience & Accessibility: Whether you prefer face-to-face sessions or digital consultations, our flexible options fit your schedule and lifestyle.
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Posted on 8th January 2026 (and updated on 15th)
Start your year with new hope and confidence.
ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy Services is here to help you build a brighter future – locally and globally.
If you want a better tomorrow, you have to take action today!
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Meet Dr Jim Byrne – The Transformation Expert
With nearly thirty years of experience, Dr Byrne has guided individuals worldwide through life’s toughest challenges – relationship issues, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and more.
His expertise and compassionate approach offer unparalleled support on your journey to wellness.
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Is This Service Right for You?
Are you struggling with couple relationship problems, emotional pain, or behavioural challenges
– (including problems linked to childhood trauma)?
If so, and you’re ready to take action, we’re ready to help – provided you’re committed to the process:
- Complete our questionnaires to uncover the roots of your challenges and gain deep insight.
- Engage in a 60-minute session to get expert feedback, fresh perspectives, and new definitions for your problems.
- Embrace a learning approach – our comprehensive post-session reports and psycho-educational documents will guide you step by step to lasting change (if you learn well from reading and writing activities!)
If you’re committed to learning and transformation, through meetings, and reading and writing activities, this service will deliver results. If not, you may miss out on the power to truly change your life.
Our meetings can be face to face in Hebden Bridge;
Or over Microsoft Teams (Zoom, or similar technology);
Or over the telephone system, worldwide.
(A minority of my clients choose to work via email exchanges, and that is still an available option, for those who want it.)
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Our Signature Services – Your Pathway to Growth
Discover our breakthrough services, each designed to tackle core personality adaptations and empower you with targeted guidance and “homework activities” for ongoing growth.
Each service includes a complete assessment, a detailed report, and custom follow-up documents to maximize your progress.
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Service No.1: Discover Your True Self & Overcome Old Patterns
Are perfectionism, people-pleasing, or control issues holding you back? Uncover the roots of your challenges with my in-depth Joines Personality Adaptations Questionnaire (JPAQ) service. Receive a clear analysis of your unique personality patterns and weaknesses, plus actionable guidance and tailored “homework” to help you move forward.
You’ll get personalized documents, practical next steps, and ongoing support to transform old habits – starting at just £260.
Ready to learn more? Explore the service here
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Special offer: Complete your first package of this service, 
and get two follow-up sessions for the price of one – just £240, including additional reports and expert guidance!
For more information about this service, please go to my Exploring Your Personality Through Joines’ Adaptations page…
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Unsolicited client testimonials…
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Service No.2: Problem solving linked to personality adaptations PLUS lifestyle factors
Service No.2 focuses on addressing both personality adaptations and lifestyle factors, such as diet, sleep, and exercise, which together influence overall well-being. I recommend Service No.2 for most people, as both personality and lifestyle issues often need attention. Clients will be asked to complete two questionnaires: the Joines Personality Adaptations Questionnaire and the E-Cent Lifestyle Factors Questionnaire, which assess personality patterns and key lifestyle habits that impact mental and physical health.
After I get your completed questionnaires, we will agree to a meeting date and time. 
The meeting will explore the content of your questionnaire answers, and matters arising. And after our meeting, I will write up an analytical report, and identify one or two follow-up documents to send to you.
This transformative service is available for just £540.00 GBP.
For more information about this service, please go to my Personality Adaptations and Lifestyle Factors Coaching page…
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Unsolicited client testimonials…
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Service No.3: Problem solving linked to Childhood Developmental Trauma (or Complex-PTSD)
I have worked with a number of individuals who experienced childhood developmental trauma – (and I have written three books on this subject area!) The explorations I do with such clients involve the following questionnaires:
The JPAQ personality adaptations, attachment styles, and Adverse Childhood Circumstances questionnaires
If you are convinced that your childhood trauma is your problem, then I can help you with this service, which consists of
- six meetings,
- preceded by assessments,
- and followed by reports and psycho-educational documents.
For the realistic cost of £900.00… Payable in advance of my sending the first questionnaires…
For more on this service,
please visit my Childhood Trauma Recovery Service page…
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Unsolicited client testimonials…
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Jim Byrne and Renata Taylor-Byrne have been happily married since 1986; and happily cupled since 1980
Service No.4: Couple Relationship and Interpersonal Communication Skills Coaching and Counselling via Individual Sessions
Questionnaires: I will begin by asking you, via email, a few orienting questions, so I can get an overview of your marital or relationship problem (as you see it!) Then I will send you between two and four questionnaires, depending on how you answered the initial questions:
- One will assess how your personality was shaped by your early childhood experiences in your parental home;
- Another will assess the level of Adverse Childhood Experiences you may have had;
- And there will be two to assess your attachment style.
- And the agenda of our meeting will include
- (1) some focused questions designed to measure the balance of positive to negative moments in your relationship;
- (2) an exploration of your interactional pattern; and
- (3) what it would take to fix your relationship.
My fee for this service is a mere £360.00 GBP. Payable before I send the questionnaires.
For more information about this service, please go to my Building Lasting Relationships page…
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Unsolicited client testimonials…
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Additional Services and/or information by Dr Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling
For more information about me and my services, please check out the following links to pages on this site:
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Service No.5: Anger management services
… Get your inappropriate anger under control, before it wrecks your health, your career, your relationships…or worse!
Learn how to communicate powerfully with reasonable self-assertion, and acceptance of the unchangeable features of your life. Learn about the power of forgiveness.
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General information pages…
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– Counselling in Hebden Bridge, face to face
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– Counselling via Teams and web camera
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– Counselling via the telephone system
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Additional counselling and therapy services pages…
See also these pages:
Service No.6: Counselling for grief and depression…
…Grief and depression are closely related… Both are related to a feeling of intense and meaningful loss or failure… Grief should be allowed to take its natureal course; but “stuck depression”, which is still hurting more than eighteen months after the loss or failure, needs to be managed to get it resolved effectively.
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Service No.7: Counselling for anxiety and panic…
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- How to rewire your brain for better relationships. (The Inner Couple Model)
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- Psychological first aid after a recent traumatic experience
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- Habit change guidance and support
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- Stress management services
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- Depression and anxiety counselling services
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- Health and wellbeing coaching services
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Or take a look at our current books in print, at the ABC Bookstore.
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To find out more, please go to:
- About Dr Jim Byrne (his education, training, and accreditation)
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- Accreditation and Ethics (describes my ethical codes of practice and complaints procedures)
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- About the system of counselling and therapy that I use (which is Emotive-Cognitive Embodied Narrative Therapy [E-CENT])
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- SITE MAP – under revision…
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- Books by Dr Jim Byrne and Renata Taylor-Byrne.
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Dr Jim Byrne and Renata Taylor-Byrne have been happily married since 1986; and happily coupled since 1980. Together they manage the ABC Coaching and Counselling Services Group – which includes this website; plus Renata’s ABC Coaching and Counselling Division; and the ABC Bookstore Online UK.
Registered address: 27 Wood End, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8HJ, UK
Email: Dr Jim Byrne or Renata Taylor-Byrne
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We work with self-motivated adults. We do not see anybody under the age of 21 years. And we do not see clients who are “sent” by others, as distinct from “choosing freely” to work with one of us.
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Postscript
“If you met your 80 year old self, today, what would they beg you to stop postponing?” Susan O’Malley…
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According to Jim Rohn, every day, each of us must choose between the pain of self-discipline and the pain of regret (down the road). This disciple could apply to controlling your sugary foods; doing some exercise; holding your angry tongue; or working on your self-education and self-development. Which do you normally choose? The (relatively difficult) pain of self-discipline? Or the (extremely painful) pain of regret?
If you will not act on your own behalf, who do you imagine will?
If not now; when?
Take action now!
Now is the only moment in which you have a chance to improve your future!
And nobody is coming on a cuffing white charger to rescue you!
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Sincere best wishes,
Jim Byrne
Doctor of Counselling
Email: Dr Jim Byrne
ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy Services.
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ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy, Hebden Bridge 