About James
James Landy is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with people who face anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression and problems around intimacy. He also supports those coping with life changes and relationship hurts such as infidelity and separation.
James uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people manage symptoms and build skills. Sessions focus on things that can change day to day, like unhelpful thinking, avoidance and practical steps to reduce distress. He keeps explanations clear and concentrates on short-term, manageable goals.
Conversations tend to include learning simple techniques for anxiety and mood, trying out new behaviours between sessions, and tracking what helps. James invites clients to test changes in small steps rather than making big sudden shifts. He explains ideas plainly so people can use tools in everyday situations.
He pays attention to patterns that affect relationships, such as attachment worries, commitment concerns and problems with communication. Work may involve looking at how past experiences shape current reactions and practising different ways of relating to others.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. James will help people pick a starting point and agree clear next steps. If someone is unsure about format or scheduling, he asks them to check the current session options before booking.
How evidence-based approaches work online
James commonly works with cognitive behavioural approaches that focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. These methods involve spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, testing thoughts in real situations and practising new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This can help with social anxiety, avoidance and low self-esteem.He also uses exposure and behavioural experiments in straightforward ways. These techniques involve planning small, manageable steps to face feared situations and then reflecting on what changed. They are practical and aimed at building confidence through repeated, graded practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss different options and agree a plan with the client based on their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process so adjustments are made if something is not working.
The biography does not state which online session formats are used. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, save travel time and offer shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow steady continuity when everyday schedules shift, and the therapist will discuss how to make sessions fit practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression and intimacy-related issues. He also works on relationship problems like infidelity, separation and communication difficulties.
How would he approach my anxiety?
He uses evidence-based, practical methods that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and avoidance. Work usually includes learning techniques and practising new behaviours between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I am outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.