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James Saunders, BACP, NCPS

James Saunders is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers online support for adults.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About James

James Saunders is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers online support for adults. He brings a practical, down-to-earth style and a focus on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and life changes. James trained to a Level 4 diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling and holds BACP and NCPS registrations.

He draws on his own recovery experience alongside formal training to offer a relatable, non-judgemental space for talking through difficult issues. Sessions are straightforward and conversational.

Background and approach

He listens closely, helps people map what matters to them, and works with the individual to try different ways forward. He may use person-centred conversations alongside tools from cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches where helpful. His work covers a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career pressures and problems linked to addiction.

He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment themes, body image, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns and feelings of emptiness or isolation. James has around three years of counselling experience, including volunteering with the UK mental health charity Mind and providing text-based crisis support. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging for people based in the United Kingdom.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book sessions according to his availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	407323	May 2026
NCPS	NCS22-01401	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working James names

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How James' approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience, helping them find their own solutions through empathic, non-directive conversation. It suits people who want a supportive space to clarify feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage cravings in addiction, or change unhelpful patterns that affect mood and relationships.

Psychodynamic therapy examines how past experiences and relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It can help people who want to understand repeated patterns, attachment issues or deeper emotional triggers.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods might help most. The plan can change as work progresses so the client stays involved in decisions.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls are close to face-to-face work, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging allows reflection between sessions. These options let people access therapy from different places across the United Kingdom and adapt the format to what works best for them.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does James help with?

He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship or intimacy difficulties, plus issues like grief, anger and career pressure.

What is James' therapeutic style like?

He works in a person-centred way, with a conversational and non-judgemental manner, bringing in CBT or psychodynamic ideas when they suit the client's needs.

How much experience does he have?

James has about three years of counselling experience, including volunteering at Mind and providing text-based support for people in crisis.

What credentials and location are listed for James?

He holds a Level 4 diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling and is registered with BACP and NCPS. He practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with James?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.