James has worked in the substance use field as a frontline worker, manager, trainer and lecturer since 1996. James completed his Masters in Social Work in 2010 and worked as a Children’s Social Worker in the East Midlands where he also worked as a Staff Development Officer.
After a spell as a University Lecturer in Health and Social Care, James in now a Freelance Consultant and Trainer and is currently an Associate for two national charities. James is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has delivered Motivational Interviewing training across a range of services.