James Okonkwo
MBACP (Accred.), MSc
“I create a space where Black men and men of colour can put down the armour and breathe.”
About
My Style
My style is down-to-earth, direct when it matters, and always respectful of your pace. We work with your story — not a textbook version of it.
Before Our First Session
Before our first session, know that silence is welcome, laughter is welcome, and there is no wrong way to begin.
I Am Best With
I am best with men navigating the tension between cultural expectations and personal truth.
Referrals Welcome
I welcome referrals for racial stress, workplace microaggressions, and identity-related anxiety.
I Refer Out For
I refer out for couples work and clinical diagnoses requiring psychiatric input.
Outside the Practice
Outside sessions, I coach an under-14s football team, collect vinyl records, and make a very good jollof rice.
What Shaped My Practice
Growing up between Lagos and London taught me that identity is never a single story — that insight sits at the centre of everything I do in the therapy room.
Details
Bristol, United Kingdom
Europe/London
Virtual Only
£70-100
Yes
Accepting new clients
English
Man
7 years
MSc Counselling Psychology, University of the West of England
Yes
No
Mon 10-6 / Tue 10-6 / Thu 10-6 / Sat 10-2