ChangeUp Psychology was created with a simple aim: to offer psychological support that is both deeply human and genuinely effective.
Online Clinical Psychology Practice
We provide expert, evidence-based Clinical Psychology support for a broad range of mental health difficulties, stress-related issues, sleep problems and ADHD. We also offer bespoke psychological services to professionals, teams, the media and organisations, and expert witness medicolegal work for the Courts.
Mental Health
High-quality one-to-one psychological therapy to help with mental health difficulties and enhance your wellbeing.
Sleep
Treatment for insomnia (CBTi), support for other sleep issues and our sleep optimisation programme to help you get your best sleep.
Adult ADHD
Formal assessment and diagnosis of ADHD for adults, plus support and management strategies.
Consultation And Supervision
Expert consultation and training for business leaders and organisations and clinical supervision for healthcare professionals.
Expert Witness
Specialist psychological assessment and reporting for the courts and other legal purposes.
Working With Us
People come to us carrying a lot – anxiety, grief, overwhelm, relationship strain, sleep problems, trauma, perfectionism, burnout, fatigue, or a long history of coping that’s stopped working. Others come seeking perspective, clarity, or space to grow. Some are navigating complex professional or organisational challenges. Whatever brings someone to us, we don’t take that step lightly. Reaching out – whether for therapy, consultation, or support – is an act of intention and courage.
ChangeUp began as Dr. Chris James Clinical Psychology Practice and has evolved into a team, united by a shared commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based psychology. We practise in a way that protects the conditions where meaningful change happens. Not rushed, transactional, or driven by a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, we provide steady, reflective work with the depth and continuity needed to make real and lasting change possible – whether in the therapy room, the workplace, or the wider systems people move within.
Our Story
Psychological work is an act of courage – and it’s an investment.
People come to ChangeUp Psychology because something needs to shift: how they feel, how they cope, how they sleep, how they relate, how they lead, or how they move through day-to-day life. Some come for therapy. Others for expert consultation, specialist assessment, or professional support. Whatever the context, our role is the same: to honour that trust with expert care that is warm, thoughtful, and effective.
ChangeUp was created to bring together highly trained psychologists and an exceptional support team, so clients receive a standard of psychological work that can be hard to find elsewhere – evidence-based, carefully tailored, and delivered with depth, professionalism, and momentum. Change should not only feel possible; it should become sustainable.
Our founder, Dr Chris James, has over 20 years of clinical experience, including more than a decade working within complex, multidisciplinary NHS services. That experience shaped a clear view of what high-quality psychological support requires: work that is focused and unrushed, calm and steady, gently challenging, and genuinely personalised – delivered by skilled clinicians who have the space to reflect, learn, and grow. It also strengthened the belief at the heart of ChangeUp today: meaningful change takes depth, consistency, and time.
A turning point came through specialist sleep work, collaborating closely with medical teams and seeing first-hand how powerful a psychological lens can be beyond traditional mental health settings. In March 2020, Dr Chris moved fully into independent practice just as the Covid-19 pandemic began. Psychological services shifted online quickly, not only as a practical solution, but as a genuinely effective one. Working primarily online now allows us to support clients across the UK and internationally, while focusing our resources where they matter most: on the quality and integrity of the work.
ChangeUp has grown from one clinician into a wider team, and we intend to grow carefully and sustainably. As we expand, the mission remains constant: to deliver high-quality applied psychology that protects the conditions for meaningful change – whether in therapy, professional practice, or wider systems.
Because people aren’t only investing money. They’re investing time, energy, hope, and trust. Our responsibility is to honour that investment – and ensure it leads somewhere that matters.
Our Values
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Compassionate, Warm Care
We meet people with humanity, respect, and emotional attunement.
Those who work with us should feel seen, understood and thoughtfully supported – not managed, rushed or judged.
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Containment and Safety
We create emotional, relational and practical safety through clear structure, reliable boundaries, and calm consistency – from first contact to ending.
Containment is not accidental. It is built through our systems, communication, tone and professional standards. Safety allows change to happen.
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Honesty and Humility
We are transparent, accountable, and grounded in what psychology can and cannot do.
We don’t overpromise. If something isn’t working, we name it. If we get something wrong, we address it. Trust is built through openness and repair.
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Excellence in Practice
We hold ourselves to high clinical and professional standards across all areas of our work.
That means evidence-based thinking, ethical care, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing what we say we will do – consistently, and well.
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Growth in Service of Change for Our Clients
We exist to support meaningful, sustainable change for the individuals, professionals and organisations who work with us.
We continuously develop our skills, reflect on our work, and strengthen our systems so that the people who work with us benefit from a practice that is always learning.
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Get In Touch Today
If you would like to talk to our team at ChangeUp about your mental health, wellbeing or sleep, please get in touch to discuss working together or to book your free phone consultation.