James Esses is a commentator, writer and advocate on the impact of ideology on society.
He frequently appears on television, including on GB News and TalkTV, and writes for a number of publications, including the Mail, Telegraph, Spectator, Spiked and Critic.
James is the co-founder of ‘Thoughtful Therapists’, a group working to challenge the ideological capture of the mental health professions.
He is currently taking high-profile legal action against the largest therapeutic regulatory body in the UK, after being expelled from his Masters’ degree for speaking out about gender ideology and its impact on child safeguarding. His Crowdjustice page can be found here. Coverage of his case can be found in the Daily Mail, the Times and the Telegraph.
Prior to this, James was a Criminal Barrister and spent many years specialising in crime and criminal justice in the public sector, including tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation.