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James Polledri, BACP

James Polledri is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience.

About James

James Polledri is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. His approach is straightforward and non-judgemental, aimed at making the first step into therapy easier to take.

James creates a calm space where clients can talk about what matters to them. He focuses on clear conversation and practical steps to reduce distress.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around each person's needs rather than a single method. He also offers support for issues like post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder and the struggles many people face when finding life purpose. James works with men on specific concerns such as shame, guilt and confidence, and with young adults navigating independence and relationships.

In the room he listens for patterns in thoughts and feelings, and he helps clients try new ways of responding. Counselling may include looking at unhelpful beliefs, building coping skills, and planning small, manageable changes between sessions. The aim is to help people feel more steady and able to make choices that suit their life.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different schedules. Getting started begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet, which helps match goals to the work ahead.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	148849	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking through experiences and building coping skills. One approach helps people process traumatic events by gradually working through memories and reactions so distress becomes easier to manage; this is useful for post-traumatic stress and recovery after sexual assault or abuse. Another common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns by identifying negative thoughts and testing small behavioural experiments that can improve mood and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. James will work collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice may change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let you see facial expression and body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on the day. Live chat and text sessions suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy around work, study and busy family life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does James commonly support?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. He also supports people with post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, sexual assault recovery and related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is calm and direct. He listens closely, helps spot unhelpful patterns, and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How many years of experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging.

How do costs and billing work?

Fees vary with the client's location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.