About James
James Bushnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship problems. He uses a welcoming, non-judgemental style and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on practical steps they can take between meetings.
James works in a person-centred way that puts the client’s priorities first. That means listening for what is most pressing, then shaping sessions around those concerns.
How James works
He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and small changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood. His background includes seven years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience includes supporting people through grief, career stress, compassion fatigue and challenges tied to addiction and recovery.
Common issues he addresses are self-esteem, anger, intimacy-related problems and communication difficulties. James also supports people dealing with codependency, separation or infidelity, and the emptiness or isolation that can follow major life changes. Therapy with him is collaborative and tailored.
He encourages clients to explore patterns, try new coping strategies and notice what works. People who prefer clear, practical conversations with room for reflection often find his approach helpful.
James lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches and what online therapy can offer
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, helping them clarify priorities and make their own choices. This approach is helpful when someone needs space to talk things through and to feel heard.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and simple steps to change routines. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss options and adapt methods to match the client’s goals and preferences. Together they’ll agree what to try and review progress over time in a collaborative way.
Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, written reflections or when someone prefers not to use voice. These options offer flexibility so people can choose the format that fits their routine and communication style.
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