Counsellor profile
James Bushnell, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
About James
Counsellor James Bushnell is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with seven years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, confidence and related concerns. Sessions are delivered in English and he practises in the United Kingdom.
James adopts a client-centred approach that puts the person's concerns first. He uses that alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to help people talk through what is happening and make practical changes. He also draws on solution-focused work to set small, usable goals.
Sessions are conversational and aim to identify patterns that keep problems going. James can support people dealing with grief, career questions, intimacy-related issues, anger, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. He also works with worries connected to caregiver stress, codependency, addiction, isolation and communication problems.
He explains thoughts and feelings in straightforward language and helps people try out different ways of coping. The focus can be on changing thinking and behaviour, or on looking at past patterns that affect current relationships. The balance between these approaches is decided together in early sessions.
People who contact him are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then book a first session. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. International work is not taken on; sessions are in English only.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows the person’s lead and helps them make sense of their feelings, which can suit worries about relationships, self‑esteem and grief.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and tests small changes. It is useful for anxiety, stress and unhelpful habits related to addiction or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss goals and preferences and agree together what to try first. That may involve more talking, practical tasks between sessions, or examining past patterns that affect current difficulties.
Confirm the session formats available before you book, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into busy days, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how to structure sessions helps make them fit around work, caring duties or other commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem and confidence, plus grief, anger and coping with life changes.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses a client-centred way of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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