James Schanda, BACP

James Schanda is a counsellor who aims to make the first step into therapy feel straightforward. He presents as kind and easy-going and focuses on helping people talk through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also offers support for relationship and family concerns and helps people affected by traumatic brain injury consider how it shapes day-to-day life.

James works in a way that puts the person in the centre. Sessions are shaped around what each client needs and what they want to get out of therapy. He listens carefully, helps people name patterns that cause pain, and supports practical changes that can make everyday life easier.

He draws on a mix of approaches including client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Those methods are used to clarify thoughts and feelings, and to try new ways of responding to difficult situations.

James has three years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown here as BACP. He practices from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. If you are unsure about formats or scheduling, confirm the current session options before booking.

How James uses talking therapies online

James blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques to support people remotely. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and understanding, helping people feel heard and guiding them to find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative exploration can start in the first few sessions and adapt as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school or family commitments and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and give people the choice to speak without being on camera. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while working toward the changes someone wants.