James Schanda, BACP
James Schanda offers calm, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +4 more
About James
James Schanda offers calm, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, self-esteem difficulties and family matters. He aims to make first steps feel manageable and straightforward for someone worrying about reaching out.
James uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client in charge of the pace and focus. He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas may be brought in where they help with understanding feelings and patterns. Sessions are tailored to the individual and shaped around the issues brought each week. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on simple tools to handle everyday challenges like work stress or social anxiety.
James emphasises clear, practical steps alongside listening and reflection. He holds a BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. James has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma-related issues and workplace difficulties.
Therapy can cover topics such as attachment and communication problems, body image, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose. He also supports men’s issues, money and financial worries, social phobia and recovery after traumatic brain injury. Sessions are conducted in English and take place online through video, phone, live chat or messaging.
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.
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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
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT often teaches short techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses, which is useful for stress, social anxiety and workplace issues.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple awareness exercises to help with stress and rumination. These practices can be added into sessions to reduce anxious thinking and improve focus on the present moment.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ideas to use, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time so the method matches what is helpful for the person.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls provide a face-to-face feel while phone sessions use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins between calls or a different way to express thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, while still maintaining a consistent course of support with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What sorts of problems can be brought to therapy?
James works with stress, anxiety and depression alongside relationship and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on issues like attachment, body image, guilt, isolation and workplace difficulties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is person-centred and practical. James uses listening and reflection, and he introduces CBT and mindfulness techniques when they suit the client.
What background does the therapist have?
He has three years of clinical experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns. That experience includes work with trauma-related issues and problems at work.
Where is the therapist based and what are the credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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