James Charles grew up in Aughavas, County Leitrim, Ireland, but has lived in England for almost thirty years. James worked as a mental health practitioner, as well as over twenty years experience in nursing and care work, specializing in mental health and learning disabilities. An increase interest in Photography and Autism has meant James was able to do a workplace presentation on Autism in 2013 and is now focusing his career on his Complementary Therapy and Coaching practice. James currently lives in Wolverhampton with his wife Helen and their two cats.