- Collaborative approach
- Practical strategies
- Person-centred care
About James
James Bushnell is a counsellor who aims to help people manage stress, anxiety and panic-related difficulties. He uses a respectful, non-judgemental style and focuses on what the client needs. James's approach is collaborative, so clients shape the pace and direction of their work.
James holds BACP accreditation, and has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. He has supported people with addictions, relationship worries, low self-esteem, motivation problems and depression. He also works with issues such as grief, career stress, compassion fatigue and feeling isolated.
His practice is grounded in person-centred values, which means conversations start from the client’s experience. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help with unhelpful thought patterns and on psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated relationship patterns. Solution-focused tools are used when a short-term, goal-oriented plan is helpful.
In sessions James aims to tailor the work to each individual. He will listen, reflect and help people notice patterns that keep problems going. Practical steps, small experiments and clearer goals are used when they suit the person’s needs.
James describes therapy as a collaboration. He offers a calm, steady presence to support people as they work through change and uncertainty. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist's schedule.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
James works from a person-centred framework, which means the online sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the client and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. Client-centred work helps with anxiety by making space to say what feels hard and by following the client’s pace.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in online work focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying simple experiments between sessions. CBT can be helpful for panic and anxiety because it gives practical steps to reduce symptoms and test new ways of responding.
Psychodynamic ideas can also be helpful online for people who want to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and in how they cope. This often involves reflecting on feelings and noticing how the past influences present behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and James will work with each person to choose what fits. He treats this as a collaborative discussion, considering the client’s goals, preferences and how they respond to different techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day or avoiding the need to be on camera if that feels difficult. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they work on change.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does James help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and panic-related issues as well as addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and grief. Other areas include career strain, compassion fatigue and feelings of isolation.
How would he work with someone who has panic attacks?
He combines a person-centred stance with practical tools. James uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to manage symptoms and aims to help clients set clear, manageable goals.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years of professional practice supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. That experience includes work with addictions, relationship issues and mood difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
James is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.