Counsellor profile
James Landy, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety and relationship issues
Continue with JamesAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (413940)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp.
- CBT approach
- Relationship concerns
- Stress and depression
About James
BACP. Three years of clinical experience. James Landy works with stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on problems such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, commitment and communication issues, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, isolation and jealousy.
James uses cognitive behavioural approaches in a practical, collaborative way. Sessions look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and use exercises to change unhelpful patterns. He offers straightforward techniques to manage worry, low mood and relationship difficulties.
His style is relaxed and goal-oriented. He works with people to set clear steps and to try out strategies between sessions. That could include thought records, behavioural experiments or graded exposure for anxiety-related problems.
James is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. He accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. This first booking is used to agree priorities and plan how to proceed.
How James uses cognitive techniques in online counselling
James works mainly with cognitive behavioural methods that focus on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Cognitive behavioural techniques involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them against evidence and trying out alternative responses; this can be useful for anxiety, low mood and worry. Behavioural experiments and gradual exposure are practical CBT tools that help people reduce avoidance and build confidence in everyday situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative decision making helps match methods to the issues someone brings and to how they prefer to work.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Different formats can suit different needs - some require being on camera while others need less bandwidth - so discuss practical arrangements when you schedule the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment, betrayal and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative cognitive behavioural approach that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviours through exercises and homework.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a counsellor and therapist.
What professional credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies 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 counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set priorities and plan next steps.
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