| Occupation | Consultant psychiatrist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MBChB, MRCPsych — University of Glasgow |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy |
| Registration | GMC-registered (General Medical Council) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
James Harrington — GMC-registered consultant psychiatrist and accredited EMDR therapist based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. With over 20 years of clinical experience in the NHS, he specializes in trauma-related disorders, treatment-resistant depression, and occupational mental health. He is particularly experienced in working with medical professionals, first responders, and military veterans.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | EMDR, CBT |
| Complex trauma & developmental trauma | EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy |
| Treatment-resistant depression | CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy |
| Occupational trauma (medical, military, emergency services) | EMDR |
| Adjustment disorders & life transitions | CBT, EMDR |
| Moral injury & vicarious trauma | EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy |
James brings a biopsychosocial perspective to his work, integrating his medical background as a psychiatrist with evidence-based psychological therapies. His primary modality is EMDR, which he often combines with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for symptom management and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for deeper exploration of relational patterns.
Having served as a consultant psychiatrist in NHS Scotland for over two decades, James has extensive experience with complex clinical presentations. He is a strong advocate for trauma-informed care and regularly supervises junior psychiatrists and EMDR trainees. He offers both in-person sessions at his Edinburgh practice and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.