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James Bushnell, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centred methods
- Addiction support
About James
James Bushnell is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes. James also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and substance issues.
James uses straightforward, client-centred ways of working. He listens to what is troubling a person and helps them notice unhelpful thoughts and repeated patterns. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to help people try different responses and test what works in daily life.
Sessions are practical and paced to the person. James uses short exercises, questions and reflections to help someone break problems into manageable parts. He aims for clear, realistic steps people can try between meetings to reduce stress and build confidence.
His background includes work across settings helping people with addiction and relationship difficulties as well as day-to-day stressors. The BACP credential means he is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This reflects a professional commitment to standards and ongoing development.
James speaks English and works with adults in the UK. He does not take international clients. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and books an initial session to discuss goals and decide a way forward.
How he uses therapy approaches in online sessions
James commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different ways of thinking, and try small behavioural experiments that can reduce anxiety and low mood. He also uses Client-Centred methods to focus discussions on the person's concerns, listening and reflecting to clarify goals and priorities.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, and adjusts the mix based on progress, preferences and the problems being addressed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone practise techniques in their everyday setting and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising a particular format.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, depression and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that includes practical CBT techniques, psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps to try in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional counselling experience working across issues such as addiction, relationship problems and stress management.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.