James Saunders, BACP, NCPS

James Saunders is a BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He works with adults and young adults (18+) who are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, or facing life changes. James combines practical conversation with compassion to help people make sense of difficult moments and find clearer ways forward.

He draws on three main ways of working to suit different needs. Client-centred therapy gives space for people to talk and be heard without judgement. Elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at patterns from the past that keep repeating today.

James brings lived experience of workplace burnout, addiction and recovery into his practice. That background shapes how he listens and responds. He also has volunteer experience with the mental health charity Mind and has supported texters in crisis through Shout 85258.

He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and keeps learning through continuing professional development. His training and experience inform work on issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career stress and life purpose.

Sessions are offered online for people in the UK, and the therapist uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.

How James combines approaches for online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and creating a non-judgemental space where people can speak freely. It helps when someone needs time to make sense of feelings and find their own solutions with supportive guidance.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours link together. It is practical and useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, unhelpful habits and some addiction-related patterns by teaching ways to change thinking and routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James will discuss options with each person and agree on a plan that fits their goals and preferences. He sees therapy as a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as understanding grows.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life. It can reduce travel time and help people keep therapy consistent when schedules are busy. If you want to know which session formats are available, please confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what suits your situation. Working online aims to put honest conversation and steady progress at the centre of the experience.