James Saunders

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction and recovery
• CBT and psychodynamic

About James

James Saunders works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem and life changes using a person-centred way of working. He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and has three years' experience as a practising counsellor in the United Kingdom.

He uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. James draws on person-centred methods and adds elements from cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches when useful. He also brings lived experience of recovery from addiction and workplace stress, which he says informs how he relates to clients facing similar problems.

Clients can expect focused conversations about practical concerns such as career pressure, communication problems, or coping after separation. Sessions cover everyday issues like grief, loneliness, anger and struggles with self-worth. He also notes work with addiction and recovery, and matters linked to attachment and abandonment.

James has volunteered with a UK mental health charity and provided text-based crisis support, experience he says helped him develop concise listening and risk-awareness skills. His training includes a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and ongoing professional development in trauma-informed practice and substance-use brief interventions.

He offers online and telephone counselling for people in the UK, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, clients use the website matching process to choose a counsellor, complete a short questionnaire and book a first appointment.

He conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and are applied through the subscription arrangement described above.

How James uses person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic ideas online

James uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own answers; this approach suits those who want a conversational, client-led space to talk about stress, relationships and self-esteem.

Cognitive behavioural therapy is used in short, practical ways to help with patterns of thinking and behaviour linked to anxiety, mood and coping. It involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying out small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at longer-standing patterns such as attachment, abandonment or recurring relationship issues. This can help when people want to understand why certain themes keep coming up in their life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. James will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the client and agree which methods to try together. The plan is collaborative and may change as sessions progress.

The biography specifies online and telephone counselling as the offered formats, so confirm the exact session options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth is required or when people prefer not to use video. These practical benefits help counselling fit into everyday schedules without promising a specific delivery method.

Topics James lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about James

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as a core focus and is addressed using person-centred methods with elements of CBT when appropriate.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He primarily offers person-centred counselling and may incorporate cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas as needed.

What experience does he have?

He has three years' experience, including volunteering at a UK mental health charity and work providing text-based crisis support.

Is he registered with any professional bodies in the UK?

Yes. He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats does he provide?

The biography states he offers online and telephone counselling in the UK; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I book a first appointment?

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