About James
James Saunders works primarily through client-centred counselling, blending practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. He introduces himself plainly and invites honesty in short, direct sessions. James aims to make therapy feel steady and straightforward for people facing anxiety, addiction, or career and relationship strain.
James trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. He draws on three years of professional experience alongside personal recovery from addiction.
How James works
That lived experience informs his practical style and his focus on real-world coping skills rather than jargon. Sessions commonly address stress, low mood and worry, addictive behaviours, and problems with self-esteem or intimacy. He also supports people working through grief, family conflict, life changes and career uncertainty.
James uses plain language to help clients notice patterns and try small changes that make a difference. His background includes volunteer counselling for a UK mental health charity and supporting texters in crisis. He has been involved in 12-step recovery and uses that perspective when addiction is a concern.
Training highlights include trauma-informed practice and brief interventions for substance use. Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. The format is chosen to suit practical needs like fitting therapy around work or avoiding long commutes.
James follows a client-centred approach while bringing in CBT and psychodynamic ideas when they serve the client’s goals.
James lists 3 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
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Registers | BACP, NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions. Online sessions using this approach often concentrate on building trust, clarifying what matters most, and supporting the client to set achievable steps for change.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Online CBT tends to include practical exercises, short experiments between sessions, and clear tools to manage anxiety, low mood or addictive urges.
Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to patterns that come from past experiences and how they show up now. In online work this can help people understand recurring relationship or emotional patterns and why certain reactions happen.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try, adapting over time to fit goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays relevant.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins when time is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief support through the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still accessing registered or accredited professionals.
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