James Schanda, BACP
3 years in practice
James Schanda is a counsellor who aims to help people dealing with stress, anxiety and low mood.
License and registration
- BACP
- 408727 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About James
James Schanda is a counsellor who aims to help people dealing with stress, anxiety and low mood. He welcomes straightforward conversations and focuses on what a person needs right now. James works to make the first step feel manageable for someone unsure about therapy.
He uses an individualised approach in sessions. That means he listens first, then suggests ways to work through thoughts and feelings together. Sessions can include practical strategies for anxiety or depression and space to look at deeper patterns that affect relationships and self-esteem.
Background and approach
James draws on Existential therapy to help people consider meaning, choice and values when life feels confusing. He also uses client-centred methods that put the person’s experience at the heart of each session. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques can be offered when practical tools for changing thoughts and behaviours are useful.
With three years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he brings a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions. Conversations are plain and paced to what the person wants to explore. People often come for help with relationship strain, family concerns, self-esteem, body image or workplace stress.
He also supports those facing guilt, loneliness, life-purpose questions and recovery after trauma. The focus in therapy is on clear, doable steps and honest reflection to help people move forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches James names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
James offers a blend of Existential and Client-Centred approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Existential work invites people to look at meaning, values and the choices they make, which can help when life feels stuck or confusing. Client-centred counselling focuses on being heard and understood first, giving people space to bring what matters to them. CBT adds practical exercises and thought-based techniques to change unhelpful patterns in worry, low mood or social anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options with each person and adapt the mix of methods to match their goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps ensure sessions feel relevant and useful from the start.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face contact when that helps, phone sessions suit those with less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel constraints while keeping the focus on making steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of difficulties does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem problems. He also works with relationship and family concerns plus issues like guilt, loneliness and workplace stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and tailored to the individual. He mixes reflective listening with practical tools when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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