- Client-centred work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Psychodynamic ideas
About James
James Bushnell is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief and issues around intimacy and career. He also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
James adopts a client-centred approach. That means sessions start from what the person brings and build from there. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking when they fit the person’s goals.
In practical terms James talks through how patterns form, how thoughts and feelings link to actions, and what keeps difficult cycles going. He uses conversation and reflection to help people notice choices and small changes they can try. Transactional Analysis is another influence he mentions as useful for understanding interactions with others.
Sessions aim to be collaborative. James describes therapy as a working relationship where both people look at the situation and each person’s part in it. He avoids judgement and encourages honest, direct conversation about difficult feelings such as guilt or shame.
People who come to him often want help breaking repetitive habits, navigating relationship problems, or managing stress and low mood. James will discuss which approaches fit a person’s aims and how to pace the work. He asks for small steps and practical thinking alongside exploring deeper history and patterns.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings. Online sessions using this approach tend to be conversational, helping people name feelings and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and works on practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic ideas look at past patterns and relationships to understand how they show up now and what they mean for current choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. James treats this as a collaborative process, discussing options and adjusting methods as the person’s needs and goals become clearer. He will check in about what is most useful and adapt the pace and focus accordingly.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to use written worksheets or screen-sharing for CBT exercises, or to have a longer reflective conversation when that is helpful.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, grief, intimacy issues and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He starts from the person’s account and uses client-centred conversation alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to look at thoughts, feelings and patterns that maintain guilt or shame.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has seven years of professional experience working in the UK and draws on several therapeutic models in his practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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