- grief and loss
- guilt and shame
- self esteem work
About James
James Polledri is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He also lists additional focus areas such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, men's issues and young adult challenges.
James keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He invites people to talk through what they are carrying and to try ways of understanding reactions and feelings. Conversations aim to make sense of difficult memories, day-to-day worries, and the ways guilt or shame affect choices and relationships.
He uses discussion and reflection to help clients notice patterns and consider alternatives. That might include looking at how past events shape current self-worth, or exploring steps to manage intense anxiety and low mood. Sessions are intended to be personal and specific to the person’s concerns.
James encourages clearer thinking about grief and loss, and supports people who are rebuilding confidence after trauma or sexual assault. He also offers support around seasonal mood changes and social anxiety, and helps people who are questioning life purpose or dealing with family problems.
Sessions are in English and follow the practices expected of BACP-registered counsellors in the UK. If someone is thinking about starting, James asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first appointment so they can discuss goals and practicalities together.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many counsellors use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand and change how they respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. For example, cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and offer simple steps to test and shift those thoughts; these can help with anxiety, self-criticism and shame. Trauma-informed ways of working focus on understanding how past events affect current reactions and aim to build steadier responses to triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what is most useful based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as the work progresses so the sessions remain collaborative and purposeful.
The biography does not specify exact online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in at lunch, avoiding travel time, or choosing not to be on camera when that helps someone engage. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain momentum between appointments and bring practical issues straight into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He talks through the history and impact of those feelings and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, then explores practical steps to change unhelpful reactions.
What is his professional background?
He has 13 years of professional experience as a counsellor working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 to discuss goals and practicalities.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.