“James’ course transformed my perception of grief over the space of six remarkable weeks.

I went in thinking I had a good idea of what to expect but James brought so many incredible new perspectives and ideas to the table, leaving me with a diverse set of tools to bring out into the world.

The lessons learned from each session – whether it was a rich group discussion or a thought-provoking workshop by a guest speaker– have stuck in my mind ever since and had tangible effects on the way I live my daily life.

The amazing impact of this course on myself and others so far serves as a reminder of how overdue a platform like this is. I couldn't recommend it enough to anyone with an interest in supporting those close to them through hard times, or simply with an interest in love and friendship in its broadest sense.”

Alex, Group Course Student

“Working with James has been a wonderful experience that has helped me further my growth as a person. His use of analogies helps to give me understanding and visualization of the topics that we discuss. The kindness and knowledge he brings to any topic, situations, or experience I bring up during our sessions is invaluable as it helps me to get a deeper look and understanding of what’s actually going on, or gives me a new perspective on the situation/experience.

I can firmly say that my personal relationships and how I handle life as a whole has been greatly improved by my work with James.”

Manji, 1:1 Client

I didn’t truly understand the meaning of grief until I met James. I used to think of it as just sadness, but when our family lost my dad’s wife, I realized how much more there was to it—something I’d never had to face or understand before.

James helped me see grief in a completely different way. He showed me its depth and complexity, but also its unexpected charm and beauty.

When we lost my dad’s wife, I felt overwhelmed—not just by my own emotions but also by the responsibility of supporting my dad through a life-changing experience. I knew it could take him down so many paths, some of them far harder than others, and I didn’t know how to help him navigate it.

James gave me the tools I needed to plan ahead, to approach the situation with greater sensitivity and compassion. He taught me how to truly be there for my dad and offer the kind of support that would make a difference. For that, I’ll always be grateful.

Amir, 1:1 Grief Supporter Client

“I had pretty high expectations for the course after a friend had an incredible experience and suggested (insisted!) that I go for it - and I must say even these high expectations were blown away.

Each session has such an impact - my mind was completely absorbed for days afterwards. James had such a way to navigate through the challenging material, you would snap back and forth from tearful reflection to cheerful laughter like a pinball. The group setting contributed immensely - we instantly felt comfortable to share and to listen intently.

It is hard to put an exact value on what I've taken from the course; my understanding and outlook on this fundamental human topic has permanently changed.”

Dan, Group Course Student

"I felt completely lost after my best friend tragically lost her younger brother. I struggled with knowing the 'right' thing to say, what my role was and how to best support her during such a devastating time. On top of that, being in a different country made me feel even more helpless, as I couldn’t be there physically to provide tangible support.

James drew on his own experiences to help me understand how she might be processing her grief, giving me more insight into her perspective. We spoke at length about what it means to truly support someone in deep pain. He helped me reframe my role—not as someone trying to ‘fix’ her, but as someone who could be present, listen, and support her with love. Realizing that I couldn’t ‘fix’ her pain or bring her brother back was strangely liberating—it released the pressure I was putting on myself and allowed me to show up more authentically.

James also provided practical tools, including how to communicate effectively, what to avoid, and what to embrace when trying to connect with her. These insights were invaluable and gave me the confidence to be there for my friend in meaningful ways. I’m so grateful for his guidance—it truly made a difference in how I supported and how I continue to support her during this most difficult time."

Alan, 1:1 & 1:2 Grief Supporter Client

“I cannot express how grateful I am for having James as my coach during a very challenging time in my life. Over the course of our time together, James helped me understand what was a true priority for me at this point in my life and helped me let go of what was not.

One of the most notable transitions I experienced during our work together was a greater sense of self-awareness. James helped me to recognize patterns in my behavior and thought processes that were holding me back, and provided me with tools to overcome them. As a result, I feel more confident in my ability to handle challenging situations and make positive changes in my life.

He listened attentively to everything I had to say, and created a safe space where I felt comfortable sharing my most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. His empathy and compassion were evident in every interaction we had, and I always felt like he had my best interests at heart.

He has a gift for asking insightful questions that helped me to uncover deeper truths about myself and my experiences. He also provided me with practical strategies and tools to help me manage my emotions and cope with difficult emotions. I appreciate how he tailored our sessions to meet my specific needs, and always made sure that I felt heard and understood.

Overall, I cannot recommend James enough as a coach. His notable qualities of empathy, compassion, and excellent facilitation skills have made a significant positive impact on my life. If you are looking for a skilled and supportive coach to guide you through a challenging time, I highly recommend James.”

Gabi, 1:1 Client

“My sessions with James have predominantly been focused around my relationship with my voice, whether that be facing my resistance to public speaking or speaking my truth and expressing boundaries. James has been a huge help with this by offering amazing tools to unpack my blocks and sharing his wisdom helping me to see things from different perspectives. After having initial resistance to embodiment practices, I now absolutely LOVE doing body scans and have a newfound awareness of feelings and sensations in my body! 

More than anything though I feel so supported and motivated by James to continue to strive for my dreams. I appreciate his continual messages of encouragement and advice, always keeping up the good vibes. Having never had a therapist or coach before James, I feel this is the start of a beautiful journey of self exploration.”

Annabel, 1:1 Client

“I didn’t even realize how much I needed this course until I was in it.

Each session taught me that grief is everywhere, but that we do not need to be afraid of it. We do not need to hide, shroud our communication with complicated / confusing language or just look away.

In my opinion, this is a course for everyone. Not just those who have lost loved ones to death, but for those who are trying to help friends, family or colleagues through the end of one period of their life and into the next.

I feel so much more aware of the depths and grey areas of grief after working with James over this 6 week period. And strangely, I've come to look at it positively, for what can come and what can change.

I feel so much better equipped to support those around me through a tricky period in their lives as a result of it. Endlessly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.”

Molly, Group Course Student

“James is an amazing facilitator. He is a natural and can directly figure out what is being said between the lines and is pretty creative in his approach to how we approach certain subjects. He was very playful and helped me access a lot of layers and helped me come up with ways to acknowledge and face certain issues. I’m so grateful. He’s so good. I love it. 

I love that he used somatic work and also would send lots of poems and songs my way after each session and would give me creative fun homework to do to bridge the gap of certain issues that arose in our sessions in a very fun way. I am grateful to put me in touch with my compassionate side.”

Maya, 1:1 Client

“This course does not aim to solve grief.

Instead, James leads you through a journey of acceptance, self-reflection, and connection to grief and mortality.

The rich content, thought-provoking guidance, relatable guest speakers, and sense of community the course offers goes beyond what a typical grief group offers.

It helped me transmute my grief into something far more loving and mindful.”

Nina, Group Course Student

“James’ course provides an education in being human.

This course has become an anchor as I’ve drifted further out into the great unknown of human emotion and grief, giving me comfort and confidence in engaging with the grief of others and of myself. It’s informative and insightful and incredibly useful, whether you’re actively grieving, supporting a griever, or otherwise!

But it covers so much more than grief! In a time when interpersonal communication and relationships can feel stilted and awkward and difficult to navigate, James’s course gives a warm push into breaking through those barriers that have risen over the past two years.

James has created something truly remarkable at a crucial time. He’s brought light and structure to a dark, messy subject that we all MUST engage with at some point—GUARANTEED!

I’m grateful for having taken the course, and I recommend it to anyone who’s searching for a deeper understanding of themselves and of their fellow people.”

Taylor, Group Course Student

"I was going through a really tough period in my life. I had just gone through two consecutive breakups, was feeling very lost, and wasn’t feeling like myself… It felt like I was in this dark swamp I could never get out of.

A session with James is like this journey that we embark on together. James is this very wise guide that knows how to navigate anything. Instead of guiding me somewhere he thinks I should go, I got to choose what I wanted to explore, and we found our path to new ground together. What makes our work together so special is that it never felt forced, it comes so naturally. James is super creative and open-minded, which allowed us to explore our work together not just verbally, but through music, beautiful poetry, and artwork.

Now I feel more like myself than ever. I feel empowered. I feel connected to my body and soul. I I love myself more than ever.”

Fiona, 1:1 Client

“It is difficult to put into words the impact James and his carefully curated course has had on me. It was a unique experience and, as I write this 1 month after it ending, I can safely say it has touched every part of my life.

I feel so much better equipped in all human interactions and no longer shy away from conversations about grief or death, allowing them to crop up naturally as they do in daily life.

Although it may seem strange to use the word ‘enjoy’, I really did enjoy this course so much. James enabled us to explore grief in our own way within an incredibly safe environment that he created. This was helped by James’ own life and grief experience, which he shared openly.

I loved the emphasis on ‘supporting’ grievers, which allowed us to really think about how we can help those closest to us as they navigate a universal but rarely talked about human experience.

With that in mind, I would recommend this course to anyone, anywhere, at any time in your life.”

Laura, Group Course Student

“This course was what I didn’t know I needed.

After the loss of my father, I became very numb and didn’t understand how I felt.

James’s course forced me to deal with my unprocessed grief, week after week, and provided me with the tools to cope with it.

Now, I feel I can better help those around me who are also grieving and have a better understanding around the concept of grief.

I would recommend this course to anyone who feels uncomfortable with talking about death, grief and any kind of loss.”

Tahseen, Group Course Student

“Before taking ‘Supporting Others through Loss & Grief’, the thought of losing a loved one made me so uncomfortable that I would actively avoid people who were in the grieving process.

The course gave me a new framework for understanding death and grieving and the tools to support anyone who’s going through any type of loss -- even beyond losing a loved one.”

Olivia, Group Course Student

“James is exactly the person you want to speak with when doing these kinds of sessions. Compassionate without being patronizing, supportive without being a pushover, wise without being a know-it-all. He articulated his approach to the sessions very well in advance and followed through on his promises with integrity.

I was in a point of extreme transition in my life when I started the work with James, and through gentle, but effective coaxing, he helped me crystalize what it was to be my best 360 degree self as he puts it.

I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking to work on themselves and it's certainly something I'm keeping in mind for doing again with him in the future.”

Dan, 1:1 Client

“I'm so glad I signed up for James's course.

The topic of grief has always been uncomfortable for me, but after this course I feel much better equipped to support others through grief, to process my own grief and to be a better friend to anyone going through hard times.

I loved the progression of the course and the way it ended with the connection of love and grief, the variety of guest speakers, the group size and the time commitment was perfect.

The 90 min timeframe each week and the 6 week duration felt like the right amount of time to learn new knowledge and skills, connect with the group and feel a real transformation.”

Robin, Group Course Student

“A fantastic, practical guide to managing difficult situations with understanding and empathy.

Highly recommend!”

Jake, Group Course Student

“This work has been beneficial in more ways than I expected.

I came in looking for better ways to support my friends and family and came out with tools that I use in my everyday life.

The sessions are super well organized with a progression towards much more understanding of what grief is, and to what part of our lives it applies, the realization that this is a crucial work because we have or will ALL experience grief at many points of our lives, and then James is arming us with concrete tools to support others and ourselves.

I also really loved the quality and variety of speakers who came to sessions, you can see that James spent a TON of time curating, researching and creating this course. Really recommend, it’s a topic we should all talk more about!”

Nicolas, Group Course Student

“So many of us want to rid ourselves of grief, but in this course James walks you down a path of connectivity to grief in ways never imagined before.

The perceptions I had of grief changed greatly by the end of the course. Not only am I aware of how to process my own grief, but I also know how to show up and hold space for others.

I ended this course fully accepting this human experience that we all will/have gone through and do not fear it. If anything, I look at grief now as an honor, an emotional representation of love (just with simply no place to go.)

If we all took this course, we'd be living in a very different world.”

Alysha, Group Course Student

“James’ course was amazing. There are so many great things I could say.

It really helped me find a new level of compassion for others. And in a world that’s so divided and where people have little time others, compassion for our fellow human is so refreshing it is almost like a superpower :)

So if you are trying to understand not only how to support grievers but anyone, take this course!”

Dena, Group Course Student

“An essential course for any human practicing being!

James has developed an unmissable course on the essentials of identifying, addressing and navigating grief.

The simple and, yet, not so simple act of supporting grievers is an imperative for a better, more healed foundation for community and ultimately for humanity.”

Dena, Group Course Student

“Grief has always been something dealt with silence, because we might be afraid to add more pain to the pain. We are present in a short period of time then move on with our lives, not knowing how to help our love ones that suffer.

James gives us a panel of tools and very well organized knowledge to help us communicate, be present, understand grief in all its different forms, and help as much as we can our friends and family that might be struggling.

This golden knowledge should be taught at school, but the world isn’t perfect, and James makes it a little bit better.”

Raphael, Group Course Student

“This course was deeply impactful and meaningful for me.

As a result, I feel much more knowledgable about grief in general and how to support those around me.

On a personal level, the course enabled me to go deeper into my own relationship with grief and experience deep connection to my feelings.

James is incredibly gifted at creating a safe space for participants to share and feel heard. I would recommend 10/10!.”

Carly, Group Course Student

“James' workshop benefited me in ways I genuinely didn't expect.

As someone who's had a lot of therapy before where I've spoken about my emotions, I thought it would be very similar but it was really much more special than that.

Each week is planned with great detail, you instantly connect with your peers and grow a relationship with one another, making the conversations that bit more meaningful. There were some really great guest speakers, workshops and exercises which made me speak about grief in a way I never have before. I was able to understand the wide range of perceptions different people have on the topic and the small group size really made these conversations even more personal.

James always made sure everyone was included while at the same time never forced anyone to speak if they weren't up for it. I am quite a shy person but I instantly felt comfortable within the group and that was no doubt due to James' warm approach to every conversation. There is never a wrong answer, or bad idea because everyone is different in the ways that they think, feel and act. This to me was the most amazing part because the whole workshop made me appreciate the importance of talking to one another about a topic too many people shy away from.

I never thought grief was such a complex topic, I didn't even know the term could lead to so many different discussions but it definitely can and I left every session with a more positive outlook on grief. I felt satisfied and really quite positive after each session.

It's always a great sign too if everyone in the group didn't want the session to end! Genuinely, we didn't...”

Josh, Group Course Student

“James’ workshop should be a mandatory class to take at one point in our lives. James and his guest speakers shared so much knowledge around how to handle both personally, and to help a close one with facing a grief experience and I never really imagined all the possibilities that are out there.

The workshop also allowed me to change my natural perception and reaction to death which is sadness and see it simply as an inherent part of life. It taught me that it was possible to accompany that phase with other things than tears and sorrow.

This lifelong knowledge can be applied to not only grief, but also any life changes or transitions as it is so immense, relevant, concrete and applicable in real time.

I'm so grateful I got to be a part of this workshop and I wish everyone would take the time to add this toolkit to their own life.”

Charlotte, Group Course Student

“I had an amazing experience. It was very intimate and profound to deeply share with people what death is to me and for them. This course offers a huge learning about human perception and experience with life and death. It helped me to learn how to hold space for people and myself.

James shared tools with us that I am using every day now.

The flow of the course was perfect. We had amazing guest speakers, deep conversations, theories and exercises... I truly recommended this course!.”

Marine, Group Course Student

“This course exceeded all my expectations!

I learned so much from hearing about everyone else's experiences and being able to share openly on these topics.

James is a skilled facilitator who makes everyone feel welcomed in his space.”

Nahema, Group Course Student