Welcome, I’m James. With 20 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, I hold qualifications as both a Learning Disability Nurse and a Social Worker. My professional background includes a variety of settings, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of autistic individuals. Whether you are a parent needing personalised 1:1 advice, or a Specialist Mental Health Provider looking to enhance staff expertise through training or guidance in managing complex cases, I am available to offer support tailored to your needs.
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With over twenty years of specialised experience in health and social care, I focus on providing effective mental health support specifically designed for autistic individuals. This extensive background has given me a thorough understanding of the unique challenges faced by this community, enabling me to deliver tailored assistance that promotes personal growth and overall wellbeing.
I prioritise individual interactions, ensuring that each engagement reflects compassion and respect. I believe that direct, one-on-one communication is essential for facilitating meaningful changes in the lives of those I support, allowing their perspectives to be acknowledged and their needs addressed with care and consideration.
Additionally, in my five years working within eating disorder services, I have significantly contributed to improving support systems for autistic individuals. This commitment to excellence was recognised with a Highly Commended distinction at the Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2023 in the Great Autism Practice Award category.
At JSH Insights Ltd, we pride ourselves on the positive impact we have on the lives of our clients. Here, we share inspiring testimonials and insights from our clients who have benefitted from our services. Their journeys highlight the transformative impact of mental health support and illustrate our dedication to fostering a supportive environment for all.
"James has radically transformed our business. He’s a keen problem solver and innovator leading the field for autism and mental health. He’s a trailblazer in supporting our work at EDA offering support on team management and strengthened governance"
Zaynab Sohawon, CEO, Emotion Dysregulation in Autism
"We have been incredibly fortunate to work with James at Orange Tree School, whose expertise in Autism has brought significant value to our SEMH school community. His deep knowledge of Autism, combined with genuine warmth and compassion, made an immediate impact—not just on our staff, but most importantly, on our students.
What stood out the most was how naturally James connected with our young people and understood how to communicate with them instantly. He created a safe and trusting space where students felt seen, heard, and understood and learned more about understanding and accepting themselves. Through thoughtful conversations and creative approaches, James helped our pupils begin to make sense of their own personal journey with Autism in a way that felt empowering, not overwhelming. Many of our students have told us how, for the first time, they feel proud of who they are.
James is also supporting our team with his insight and practical guidance, helping us to better understand how to meet the needs of our Autistic learners in a way that’s respectful, nurturing, and genuinely inclusive. We have some amazing staff training planned out for the next 12 months which I am very much looking forward to."
Zoe Ramshaw
Head of Orange Tree School
"The challenge of facing recovery from anorexia using a traditional FBT approach with parents taking control was put succinctly in a moment of distress by our daughter “I just can’t eat unless you tell me to eat, but as soon as you tell me to eat my brain shouts at me and then I just can’t eat”. Having parented this child for 15 years this statement resonated with everything I knew about how demands and expectations impacted her ability to comply.
James has been a remarkable source of support for our daughter, helping her understand and accept her neurodiversity and PDA, truly understanding her perspective and showing a route through the tenuous and obstacle filled path of recovery from anorexia when living with autism and PDA, and acting as a translator for her to be able to communicate with myself and her dad as we learn her language and how we can support her. We approached James knowing what we were being guided to do as a treatment plan wouldn’t work for our daughter, but also feeling like by not following this treatment plan we were taking huge risks with her physical and mental health. James gave us the reassurance with his calm confidence to listen to what we knew as parents and knew of our daughter, he has provided sound advice from a wide base of knowledge and experience.
James’ professionalism and expertise has shaped how the team at CAMHS are now communicating with us and our daughter, we have a long road ahead at a pace that is comfortable and supportive for our daughter, but I feel certain it is a path to stronger relationships, strong recovery and self discovery for not just our daughter but us, as her parents, too. The best decision of my life was to hit send on the email sent to to James in a dark moment."
Parents of a young person.
We encourage you to get in touch with us. Our contact form is readily available for you to submit any inquiries or to explore potential collaborations and support opportunities. At JSH Insights Ltd, we prioritise your mental health and are committed to providing assistance and guidance throughout your journey. Your well-being is our focus, and we are here to help.
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