Counsellor profile
James Saunders, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Psychotherapeutic counsellor - anxiety and addiction
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- CredentialsBACP, NCPS
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 407323; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-01401
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural ideas
- Meditation coaching
About James
James Saunders is a BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works online with adults and young adults (18+) who are dealing with everyday pressures, mental health concerns, and emotional difficulties such as stress, anxiety, addiction and anger.
He draws on personal and professional experience. After a high-pressure career in e-commerce he experienced anxiety, depression and addiction, and later found recovery through 12-step work and spiritual psychotherapy. Those experiences inform how he listens and responds in sessions.
James uses a person-centred style as his backbone. He aims to help people talk through difficult feelings, consider practical steps, and notice patterns that keep them stuck. He also integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the client’s needs.
Sessions are described as relaxed and non-judgemental, with a straightforward focus on what is helpful now. He also offers meditation coaching and draws on mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and focus.
His background includes volunteer counselling with Mind and crisis text support with Shout 85258, plus sponsorship experience in 12-step recovery groups. He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and continues professional development in trauma-informed work and substance use interventions.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
James works from a person-centred base that focuses on what the client brings to the room. This approach means sessions start with listening and building understanding, then move towards practical steps the client wants to try. It suits people looking to talk through feelings such as anger, loss or stress.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and trial different behaviours. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, anger and coping strategies in everyday life. Psychodynamic ideas are drawn on to look at recurring patterns and past experiences that influence present reactions, which can be useful for relationship and attachment concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping therapy consistent when life is hectic. The original profile indicates he offers online and telephone counselling, so confirm which formats are currently available before booking. Online sessions can make follow-up tasks and brief check-ins easier to schedule alongside daily commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, grief and life changes among other concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
His primary style is person-centred counselling, with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas used where helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' experience and has volunteered with Mind and supported texters for Shout 85258.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile states he provides online and telephone counselling; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.