James Bushnell, BACP
James Bushnell offers calm, practical support for adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction and life transitions.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +11 more
About James
James Bushnell offers calm, practical support for adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction and life transitions. He speaks plainly and listens carefully to what matters to you. James aims to make the first steps less daunting and to help people find clearer choices for their next steps.
He uses a person-centred way of working that puts your experience at the heart of each session. That means the conversation follows your priorities and pace, not a fixed script.
Background and approach
James also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. Across seven years in practice he has supported people with depression, low self-esteem and anger, and with relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also works with addiction, grief and career-related stress.
He helps people who are caring for others and those struggling with codependency, control or commitment problems. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer understanding. That can mean setting small goals between meetings, trying a new conversation approach, or noticing patterns from the past that still affect you now.
James aims to balance empathy with straightforward feedback so progress is steady and realistic. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and take place online.
If you want a counsellor who listens and helps you build workable steps, James offers a collaborative space to begin.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 49424 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with you about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that suit your situation. Together you can try an approach for a few sessions and adjust it if another method seems a better fit; this is a joint decision throughout the process.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, while live chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments and keep continuity when life is busy.
Frequently asked
What concerns does James commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues, plus grief, career strain and compassion fatigue.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
James uses a person-centred approach that follows what you bring to the room and includes cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of experience supporting people with a range of concerns including self-esteem, anger, addiction and life changes.
What credential or registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
Therapy is delivered online via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with James?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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