- Person-centred approach
- Recovery-informed care
- Work and wellbeing
About James
James Saunders is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working. He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and draws on personal experience of recovery alongside three years of counselling practice. He aims to create a relaxed, non-judgemental space where adults and young adults can talk about stress, anxiety, addiction and life changes.
James combines straightforward conversation with practical tools. He listens closely to what matters to each person and adapts his style to the issue at hand. People struggling with depression, grief, intimacy or relationship difficulties can explore how past experience and present choices connect.
His background includes time supporting people at the mental health charity Mind and offering text-based crisis support for Shout 85258. He also worked in a high-pressure corporate role in e-commerce and later moved through recovery, sponsorship and meditation practice into counselling. Those experiences shape a down-to-earth approach in sessions.
Therapy sessions commonly draw on client-centred principles alongside selected ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic therapy when helpful. James may integrate meditation coaching and 12-step recovery insights where appropriate for the person he is working with.
Sessions are offered to adults and young adults in the United Kingdom. He works in English and uses an online model that aims to fit into busy schedules. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling to check fit with his practice.
How James uses different approaches in online therapy
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. It means the counsellor listens without judgement and helps you find your own solutions, which can be useful for stress, life changes and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits, and can be used alongside other approaches when helpful.
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past patterns and relationships influence your current life. It can help when issues feel repetitive or linked to early experiences such as attachment or abandonment worries.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. James will explore your goals, preferences and life circumstances and agree a way forward together. That collaborative process helps shape what is used and when to change tack.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and daily life. It can reduce travel time and allow shorter, focused check-ins where useful. The profile describes online and telephone sessions, but specific formats should be confirmed before booking. Many people find this model helpful for balancing therapy with a busy schedule.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and career-related problems. He also supports those facing grief, relationship and intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
His core style is client-centred, which focuses on listening and building understanding. He may also use ideas from CBT and psychodynamic therapy when they suit a person’s needs.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of counselling experience and has volunteered at Mind and with Shout 85258. Personal recovery and workplace experience also inform his approach.
Which credentials and location are listed?
James is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and works from the United Kingdom.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile describes an online and telephone model, but session formats can change. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.