James Bushnell, BACP

James Bushnell helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. He supports those struggling with low self-esteem, grief, career uncertainty and changes in life. James is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

James uses a person-centred, client-led way of working. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. He aims to listen without judgement and treat people with respect and compassion.

He draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of coping. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at patterns that may come from earlier experiences and how those patterns affect current feelings and relationships.

Solution-focused techniques are brought in to set practical, short-term goals and build on strengths. The mix of approaches means sessions can be tailored to changing needs and priorities.

James has seven years of professional experience helping people manage issues such as addiction, anger, codependency and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, intimacy concerns and separation.

Therapy with James is collaborative. He works with each person to choose what to focus on and how to work towards clearer thinking, improved coping and more manageable day-to-day life.

How James' approaches work online

James uses client-centred work to focus sessions on what the person wants to address. This approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to identify priorities and next steps.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different coping strategies. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and problems with addiction because it encourages practical skills and small experiments to change thinking and behaviour.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. James will talk through options and try different methods to see what fits the client’s goals and preferences. Together they set aims and review progress so the work can change as needs shift.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging lets people reflect in their own time. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules, while keeping regular contact with a registered professional.