James Lamper

Clinical Director & Founder
Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist

James is the founder and clinical director of the HealthMatters Group, and brings a wealth of experience from over 30+ years working with health, psychology and behaviour change.

Hello

Hello, I am the founder of the WeightMatters practice and have 25 years experience of supporting clients with weight, food, eating and body issues

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My Areas Of Interest & Specialism

ANXIETY
BARIATRIC SUPPORT
BINGE EATING
BODY IMAGE
BULIMIA
CHRONIC HEALTH
EXERCISE COMPULSION
OBESITY
STRESS EATING

Something About Me

I have over 25 years experience working in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, nutrition, coaching and exercise. Integrating these fields allows me to see, hear and understand you from multiple perspectives, and provides me with a wealth of treatment options to support you in finding better mental and physical health.

My focus for short-term therapy work includes reducing symptoms, building resources and improving function. My approach to deep work and longer-term therapy, can support you in changing aspects of your personality that are keeping you stuck in unhealthy patterns of thinking, behaviour and emotional management.

I have a relational and psychodynamic approach to my work, and I have a particular interest in working with relational dynamics, eating presentations and trauma. My current interests include neuroscience, resilience training and how our microbiome affects mental health.

jAMES’ FEES

Initial Assessment Session (50-minutes)

£160

10-hours Of Therapy Time (12 x 50-minute sessions)

£1920

Payable In Four Monthly Instalments

£480

Qualifications & training

  • 2025
  • Trauma and Disordered Eating, The HealthMatters Group
  • ARFID, The HealthMatters Group
  • Repairing The Internal Attachment With Internal Family Systems, PESI 
  • Grief Treatment Certification – Helping Clients Make Meaning After Loss, PESI 
  • Trauma Super Conference 5, Conscious Life
  • Anxiety Super Conference 2, Conscious Life
  • 2024
  • Health Psychology & Strategies to Support Behaviour Change in Clinical Practice, The HealthMatters Group
  • Exercise Psychology : Barriers to Exercise, The HealthMatters Group
  • Binge Eating & Chronic Dieting, PESI 
  • Exercise Psychology : Exercise Compulsion, The HealthMatters Group
  • Trauma & Memory Course, Peter Levine, PESI 
  • Advanced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training Course, PESI
  • 2023
  • Holistic Psychotherapy Summit, The Weekend University
  • Neurodiversity & Eating Presentations, NEDDE
  • Dissociation, Depersonalisation & Derealisation, Online Events
  • A Practical Guide To Developing Your Skills – Clinical Director, Healthcare Conferences UK 
  • Creating Healthy Organisations, The HealthMatters Group
  • Exploring Food Addiction, The HealthMatters Group
  • Exploring the World Of Weight Loss Medications, The HealthMatters Group
  • 2022
  • Working With Compulsive Sexual Behaviours – Silva Neves, Nscience UK
  • Advanced Master Programme – Treatment of Trauma, NICABM USA 
  • Working with Trauma, The HealthMatters Group
  • Building Psychological Services within Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Settings, The British Psychological Society 
  • Internal Family Systems, The HealthMatters Group​​
  • Women’s Health Training – The Vaginal Microbiome, The HealthMatters Group
  • 2021
  • Authenticity / Inauthenticity, The HealthMatters Group
  • Experiencing Groundlessness, The HealthMatters Group
  • A Sense Of Becoming, The HealthMatters Group
  • Q&A Training on Eating Disorders, The HealthMatters Group
  • Self Compassion, The HealthMatters Group
  • Neurodiversity – Online Conference Attendee, Eventbrite UK Ltd
  • Exploring Applications Of The Polyvagal Theory, The HealthMatters Group
  • Long Covid, The HealthMatters Group
  • Love, Sex & The Body – Exploring Men’s Relationships With Embodiment, Sexuality & Intimacy, Nscience UK
  • 2020
  • Working With Malnutrition / Rebalance, CPD, The HealthMatters Group
  • Shame & Eating Disorders, CPD, The HealthMatters Group
  • Exploring the research of COVID on Obesity, Eating Disorders & Mental Health, CPD, The HealthMatters Group
  • Connection & Belonging Part 1 & 2, CPD, The HealthMatters Group
  • Mental Health & The Body – Treating Trauma, Carolyn Spring
  • How to Work With a Client’s Perfectionism, NICABM
  • How to Work With Shame, NICABM
  • Treating Intrusive Thoughts & The Inner Critical Voice, MindBody Breakthrough
  • Understanding & Managing Anxiety Disorders, & ADHD, MindBody Breakthrough
  • Healing Complex PTSD, MindBody Breakthrough
  • Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, MindBody Breakthrough
  • Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks, MindBody Breakthrough
  • 2019
  • Hoffman Process, Hoffman Institute UK 
  • Conversational Leadership, David Cotson
  • Pains, Parts, Illness & Identity – nscience 
  • Working with Trauma (Part 2) – Rewind Technique, The HealthMatters Group
  • 2018
  • Working with Trauma (Part 1) – Introduction To PTSD & Brain Function, The HealthMatters Group
  • 2016
  • UKATA Conference, UKATA
  • Treating Disgust Across The Disorders, Dr David Neale
  • Psychiatric Treatment Of Eating Disorders, Dr Roberta Orton
  • Neurotransmitter Balance, Anthony Haynes, Clinical Education
  • Eating Disorders: Developing A Gold Standard Service, Professor Ulrike Schmidt, Healthcare Conferences UK
  • 2015
  • CBT For Eating Disorders, Professor Glenn Waller, Stanton Psychological
  • Men Get Eating Disorders Too, Conference– Attendee
  • Professional Excellence Workshop, The Berne Institute
  • Metabolic Balance Coach Training, Metabolic Balance UK
  • Losing Sleep: How Therapeutic Techniques Can Help, Dr David Lee, nscienceUK
  • 2014
  • A New Approach For Working with Bodies Today,  Susie Orbach, nscienceUK
  • UKCP Accredited Advanced Clinical Training In Transactional Analysis Counselling & Psychotherapy, Wealden College
  • 2013
  • UKATA National Conference– Attendee
  • 2012
  • Eating Disorders In Adults, Royal College of Nursing
  • International Eating Disorder Conference– Attendee
  • UKATA National Conference– Attendee, UKATA
  • Anxiety Traps: CBT Antidotes, Christine Padetsky, Cognitive Workshops
  • 2011
  • Understanding & Treating Disturbed Body Image In Eating Disorders, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
  • Taster Day – Counselling Skills For Working With Children, The Place 2 Be
  • Working With Couples, Wealden College
  • TA 101 Course, Wealden College
  • Eating Disorders In Sport, National Centre For Eating Disorders In Sport (NCEDS)
  • Caring For Carers, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • 2010
  • UKCP Accredited Foundation Course In Transactional Analysis Counselling & Psychotherapy, Wealden College
  • International Eating Disorder Conference– Attendee
  • The Treatment Of Inpatients With An Eating Disorder, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
  • 2009
  • Bariatric Surgery, Nutrition For Obese Clients, & Gut Health, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • 2008
  • Practitioner Training In Eating Disorders, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • Nutritional Interventions For Eating Disorders, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • 2007
  • Childhood Obesity & Eating Disorders, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • 2006
  • Binge Eating Within Obesity, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • Essential Obesity, National Centre For Eating Disorders
  • 2005
  • Weight Management & Nutrition, Lifeline Fitness
  • 2004
  • Weight Management Coaching, SmartShape
  • 2002
  • Diploma In Psychosynthesis Counselling and Therapy, Psychosynthesis & Education Trust
  • 2001
  • Diploma In Life Coaching, Life Coaching Academy
  • BSc Psychology, London Guildhall University