- Person-centred approach
- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Online and telephone
About James
James Saunders is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people feeling stressed, anxious or stuck. He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and works with adults and young adults aged 18 and over. He draws on his own recovery journey to bring a down-to-earth perspective to sessions.
James qualified with a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and has three years of professional experience. Before counselling he worked in high-pressure corporate roles and later volunteered with the mental health charity Mind and with a crisis text line. Those roles shaped his practical understanding of anxiety, addiction and workplace stress.
In therapy he focuses on listening first and then helping clients find their own solutions. He mainly uses client-centred work but also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas when they suit the person. Sessions are calm and informal, with space to talk through feelings and life choices.
Many clients come to him with concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger and problems with self-esteem. He also supports people facing career pressures, life changes and issues around attachment or abandonment.
James offers online and telephone options for people located in the United Kingdom. Sessions are run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location and availability. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own solutions; online sessions follow the same rhythm with space to speak and be heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past patterns and how they turn up now, which can help with attachment issues and repeated relationship problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then tailor the mix of methods collaboratively. Clients are involved in deciding what to try and whether adjustments are needed as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into busy lives, for example allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Telephone sessions can be an option when someone prefers not to be on camera, and other session formats should be confirmed before booking. Check the session options offered at booking so arrangements match daily routines and practical needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does James help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger and low self-esteem, among other life difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His main approach is client-centred listening that prioritises the person's experience, with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic work used when helpful.
What background does he bring to sessions?
James has three years' counselling experience, has volunteered with the charity Mind and a crisis text line, and draws on personal recovery from addiction to inform his practice.
Where is the therapist located and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people located in the United Kingdom.
How are costs organised?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.