James Landy

• Anxiety and stress
• Self esteem
• Relationship patterns

About James

James Landy works on stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, depression and coping with life changes using cognitive behavioural approaches and practical techniques. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience as a counsellor.

James offers short, focused sessions that look at current problems and everyday patterns that keep them going. He uses structured tasks and clear steps to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Sessions are collaborative and aim to build skills that can be used between meetings.

He also addresses problems linked to attachment and relationships, including abandonment, commitment issues, communication problems and infidelity. Other concerns he works on include shame, guilt, isolation, emptiness, hoarding and managing life after separation.

James prefers practical work that links thoughts, feelings and behaviour. He will discuss straightforward tools such as thought records, behavioural experiments and gradual exposure to difficult situations. Where helpful, he combines these methods to tackle anxiety, low mood and self-esteem problems.

Sessions are delivered in a way that supports setting clear goals and measuring progress. James encourages small, achievable steps and reviews what is and is not helping. He aims to be direct and accessible in his explanation of techniques so people can try them between sessions.

People reading this should confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How evidence-based approaches work in online counselling

James commonly uses cognitive behavioural methods that look at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. This approach involves practical exercises such as thought records and behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood and to improve self esteem.

He also uses exposure-based techniques for avoidance and anxiety, which involve gradually facing feared situations and testing out anxious predictions in manageable steps. This can help with phobias, avoidance patterns and obsessive worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods suit their goals, pace and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Please confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to be on camera if preferred. Many people find it simpler to keep to regular appointments when sessions fit around work and family commitments.

Topics James lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Questions about James

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety and related problems such as avoidance and OCD-style patterns using cognitive behavioural techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based cognitive behavioural approaches with practical tasks and goal-focused sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience as a counsellor.

Is he a member of a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients, though practical arrangements should be confirmed before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a counselling course with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.