Updated on 12th January 2026
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Face-to-Face Counselling Service in Hebden Bridge
With Dr Jim Byrne, Doctor of Counselling
Comprehensive, Compassionate, and Confidential Care
Introduction
Dr Jim Byrne offers a professional and empathetic face-to-face counselling service in the picturesque town of Hebden Bridge; supported by follow-up analytical reports, and follow-up psycho-educational guidance documents, containing solutions to your problems.
With extensive experience and a deep commitment to his clients’ well-being, Dr Jim provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their feelings, address their concerns, and work towards personal growth and healing.
He offers a range of services; as described on his Homepage: ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy.***
His main services include the follow elements:
- formal assessment (using questionnaires),
- face to face counselling meetings in Hebden Bridge;
- follow-up analytical reports,
- and follow-up psycho-educational documents containing potential solutions to clients’ problems.
For the details of his various services, please see the list of services on the Homepage, here.
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About Dr Byrne
Dr Jim Byrne is a highly qualified and experienced counsellor with a Professional Doctorate in Counselling.
He is a fellow member of the International Society of Psychotherapy and Counselling, and bound by the Ethics Codes and Complaints Procedures of the ISPC.
His approach is integrative and holistic, drawing on various therapeutic models to offer personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each client; including life history analysis and lifestyle coaching.
Dr Byrne is known for his compassionate and non-judgmental manner, making clients feel comfortable and understood. And also for his highly detailed and insightful analytical reports and follow-up documents!
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Services Offered
Jim Byrne’s face-to-face counselling sessions are designed to address a wide range of issues, including:
- Service No.1: Personality assessment, with guidance on personality improvement -(including elimination of pitfalls and weaknesses)
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- Service No.2: Lifestyle Factors and Personality assessment and advice.
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- Service No.3: Childhood Trauma Recovery processes.
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- Service No.4: Couples Therapy and Relationship Coachiing for individuals
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- Service No.5: Anger Management
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- Stress
- and Anxiety
- Depression
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- Grief and Loss
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and Abuse
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There are now (January 2026 onwards) several distinct services on offer, as listed above and described on the homepage, here.***
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Location
Dr Jim’s counselling practice is conveniently located in Hebden Bridge, a town known for its tranquil and healing atmosphere.
The counselling space, in his home, provides a serene and private setting, ensuring that clients can focus on their therapy without distractions.
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What to Expect
Clients can expect a welcoming and confidential space where their concerns are taken seriously.
Dr Byrne employs a collaborative approach, working with clients to set goals and develop strategies for overcoming challenges.
Each session is an opportunity for clients to gain insights, develop coping skills and action plans, and achieve a greater sense of well-being. And every session is followed by an analytical report, and some psycho-educational (informational) documents.
In addition to psychological and philosophical coaching, individual clients may also need coaching in how to manage the body-brain-mind connections to lifestyle factorsL including diet and nutrition; sleep and rest; physicla activity and exercise; etc. (Emotional and behavioural disturbances are not “all in the mind”. Humans are integrated body-brain-mind-environment totalities! [For more, see “What is E-CENT Counselling?”])
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Booking an Appointment
To book a face-to-face counselling session with Dr Jim, prospective clients can:
- Email: Dr Jim’s Email Address.
- Or phone Jim on his landline: 01422 843 629
Dr Byrne offers flexible appointment times to accommodate clients’ schedules, including evenings and weekends.
All fees must be paid three days before your appointment.
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of Jim’s practice. All information shared during counselling sessions is kept strictly confidential, in accordance with professional ethical guidelines. Clients can feel secure knowing that their privacy is respected.
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Conclusion
Dr Jim Byrne’s face-to-face counselling service in Hebden Bridge is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, informative and life-changing care and psycho-educational coaching.
Because of his follow-up reports and psycho-educational guidance documents, this service is ideal for individuals who learn well from reading and writing activities.
Whether you are seeking support for a specific issue or looking to improve your overall mental health, Dr Byrne is here to help you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.
Reach out today to start your path to a better tomorrow.
- Email: Dr Jim’s Email Address.
- Or phone Jim on his landline: 01422 843 629
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ABC Counselling and Psychotherapy, Hebden Bridge 