James Schanda, BACP
James Schanda is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, stress or anxiety.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +4 more
About James
James Schanda is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, stress or anxiety. He works with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, relationship or family concerns and with people facing workplace stress or loneliness. James is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as his professional credential.
James keeps sessions straightforward and person-led. He aims to build an easy-going rapport and a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them.
Background and approach
Sessions are adapted to each person rather than following a fixed script. In practice James draws on several approaches to suit different needs. He uses client-centred ways of listening closely and following the person’s agenda.
He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and try small changes in daily life. He pays attention to deeper patterns too, including attachment and psychodynamic ideas about how past experience shapes present feelings. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress, rumination and grounding in the moment.
James works with a wide range of concerns beyond mood, including body image, guilt and shame, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress and money-related stress. He aims to help people clarify their priorities, reduce distressing symptoms and build more helpful habits over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408727 | November 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
- 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 lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical experiments to test new ways of responding. That approach can help with low mood, anxiety and persistent unhelpful thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. James will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to see what helps most. He treats therapy as a collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day. Video is useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep work on progress between sessions.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does James help with?
He supports people facing depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship or family concerns, plus workplace issues and loneliness.
What is his general therapy style?
James uses a warm, person-led approach. He listens first and then adapts practical techniques to each person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor.
What credential or professional body is listed?
His profile lists BACP, which denotes membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
James works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a cancellable subscription model.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time based on the therapist’s availability.
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