- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- 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 with adults and young adults (18+) who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, anger and life changes. James combines his professional training with lived experience of recovery and change.
He talks plainly about the pressures that come from work and life. He draws on person-centred methods to listen and reflect back what matters to each person. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas when they help to make sense of patterns and habits.
James has worked for local Mind services and has provided text support for Shout 85258. He has also been involved in 12-step recovery work and sponsorship, which informs his practical approach to addiction and relapse prevention. He offers online and telephone sessions for people living in the UK.
In sessions he aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, understand repeated reactions, and practise small changes. He teaches breathing and meditation techniques where these suit the person. He prefers straightforward conversation rather than clinical jargon.
People who turn up because they lose their temper, feel simmering resentment, or live alongside someone else's anger can expect a calm, steady listener who will help them identify triggers and safer responses. He asks about goals and works step by step, checking practical progress as therapy continues.
How his therapy approaches work online
James uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and supporting people to find their own solutions. This is useful for people who want a straightforward, conversational way to address stress, anger or relationship issues.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to develop practical coping steps. CBT-style tasks can help with anger triggered by workplace pressure, rumination, or relationship conflicts.
Psychodynamic ideas are used selectively to look at repeated patterns and early experiences that shape how someone reacts now. This can help when anger feels linked to past hurt, attachment or abandonment issues.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about what feels useful and adjust methods as goals emerge. The focus is on clear, practical steps rather than fixed labels, and he checks progress together as therapy continues.
The original biography names online and telephone sessions but does not list other formats. Confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Telephone sessions can be simpler when video is not needed, and written tasks or meditation exercises can be practised between sessions to build new habits.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, or living with someone else's anger. Anger is listed among the concerns he supports.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He mainly uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflection. He may add CBT or psychodynamic ideas when these help clarify patterns.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of counselling experience, plus volunteer work with Mind and text support for Shout 85258, and lived experience of recovery from addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is BACP Registered and NCPS Accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people in the UK.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact fee details when you follow the platform steps.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.