James Bushnell

James Bushnell is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. He works with people facing grief, career worries, anger, intimacy concerns and the strain of caregiving. He uses a respectful, non-judgemental approach and focuses on what each person needs right now.

With seven years of experience and BACP registration, James keeps therapy practical and collaborative. He uses a client-centred method that places the person’s goals at the heart of the work. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thinking patterns and psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns formed in past relationships.

Sessions aim to help people understand their reactions and try different ways of coping. James adapts his style so the work feels relevant and manageable, whether someone wants brief focused support or more open-ended exploration. He pays attention to how people communicate and the ways relationships influence mood and behaviour.

People often come to him for help with addiction, codependency, communication problems, separation and rebuilding after loss. He also supports those experiencing guilt, shame, impulsivity or feelings of emptiness and isolation. Conversations explore practical steps as well as the personal story behind the difficulty.

James encourages a steady pace and clear goals. He sees therapy as a joint process where the person’s priorities guide the work. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to his schedule.

How James uses different therapy approaches online