James Saunders

James Saunders is a psychotherapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom. He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and brings three years of clinical experience to his work. James offers a calm, down-to-earth approach for adults and young adults (18+) who feel stuck, stressed or overwhelmed.

James draws on his own recovery from anxiety, depression and addiction to inform his practice. He blends person-centred talking therapy with meditation and contemplative techniques. This mix aims to help people manage stress, cope with life changes, and work through issues such as anger and relationship strain.

In sessions he listens closely and asks practical, simple questions. He helps people name what is happening, try small changes, and notice what works for them. He may introduce ideas from cognitive behavioural approaches or psychodynamic thinking where these seem useful.

Before training as a counsellor James worked in high-pressure e-commerce roles, so he understands workplace stress and the pressures of busy careers. He has volunteered with the mental health charity Mind and provided crisis text support with Shout 85258, and he has experience supporting people in 12-step recovery.

James offers online and telephone counselling aimed at fitting around daily life. He uses a straightforward, non-judgemental style and helps clients build a plan that suits their needs. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How James uses talking therapy online

James offers a person-centred approach that focuses on you and your experience, giving space to talk while the counsellor reflects back what he hears. This method suits people who need to be heard and to find their own solutions over time.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used in short, practical ways to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. CBT ideas can help with anxiety, low mood, anger and coping skills. Psychodynamic ideas are used to gently look at past patterns that repeat in present life and to increase self-understanding over time.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. James will discuss options and help decide which mix of person-centred, CBT or psychodynamic ideas fits the client's goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time and allow regular check-ins from home or work breaks. Telephone sessions can suit days when video is difficult or a shorter check-in is needed. Ask about available formats when you start the matching process to find what will work for you.