About jim lucas

Jim is the Founder and Managing Director of Openforwards. He is a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist / Supervisor & a Teaching Fellow at University of Birmingham School of Psychology.

He writes articles, records podcasts and creates online courses to give you the opportunity to get the knowledge, skills and support to help you feel and cope better.

[weekly] Can your relationship survive lockdown?

April 3, 2020 by jim lucas

Can your relationship survive lockdown? This week I did a radio phone-in on BBC West Midlands Breakfast show talking about the impact of lockdown on our relationships. Caroline in Walsall messaged in to say after two weeks stuck indoors with Continue Reading

[weekly] Surviving Lockdown and Social Distancing

March 28, 2020 by jim lucas

Surviving Lockdown and Social Distancing How are you doing? It’s been a tough week, hasn’t it? After one week of lockdown, you’re probably getting a little cabin fever. With events getting cancelledleft, right and centre it can Continue Reading

[weekly] when uncertain learn what you can

March 20, 2020 by jim lucas

What do you do when there is so much uncertainty? Learn! It is a frightening and apprehensive time for us. With so much uncertainty around, we naturally feel scared about what the future entails. If we act responsibly, then what Continue Reading

Can I see a therapist online using Skype?

March 17, 2020 by jim lucas

Can I see a therapist online using Skype? How to get the most out of online therapy and why it’s no less valid than meeting in-person Many people around the globe talk to their therapist online. Given the current challenges to keep Continue Reading