- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and psychodynamic
About James
James Bushnell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. He works with adults on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing grief, career uncertainty, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related issues.
James uses a client-centred way of working that places the person’s concerns first. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversations about what is happening now and what someone wants to be different. He mixes that approach with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot thinking patterns, and with psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experience affects present choices.
People meet him for a blend of short-term problem solving and longer conversations about recurring difficulties. He draws on solution-focused tools when an immediate plan is helpful, and on psychodynamic thinking when themes seem rooted in earlier relationships. The work aims to help people recognise patterns, try new responses and build steadier coping strategies.
James keeps language straightforward and avoids jargon. He treats sessions as a collaborative effort and checks in about progress and goals as therapy continues. Sessions are carried out in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, people follow the site's matching process and arrange an initial session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
James commonly draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, helping them make sense of feelings and decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical strategies for reducing anxiety and unhelpful patterns.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try techniques and review what helps. That collaborative process means therapy can shift toward short-term problem solving or deeper exploration as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study, shifts or busy schedules and can reduce travel time. Different ways of meeting mean shorter check-ins, camera-off conversations or a longer weekly slot can be arranged depending on what suits someone’s routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What sort of therapy style does he use?
He uses a client-centred approach combined with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic techniques and solution-focused strategies when practical planning is needed.
How long has he been practising?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does cost work for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapy uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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