James Polledri

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and grief
• Self esteem work

About James

James Polledri works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem, using talk-based counselling to help people manage feelings and make practical changes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 13 years of professional experience.

James offers straightforward, conversational sessions where people can talk about what troubles them. He invites discussion about feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and looks at how these affect everyday life. Sessions focus on understanding problems and finding ways to cope that fit into daily routines.

He commonly works with people affected by trauma, sexual assault, post-traumatic stress and loss. He also supports those dealing with social anxiety, low confidence, guilt and shame, and issues linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome. He can help people think through relationship strain and questions about life purpose.

James explains things plainly and keeps sessions practical. He helps people explore self-worth and build clearer ways of responding to stress and seasonal low mood. Work can include talking through past experiences and developing new patterns of thinking and behaving.

With over a decade of practice, James aims to make counselling a steady part of someone’s routine rather than a one-off fix. He asks about goals early on and checks progress as therapy continues. To start, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session.

How James uses evidence-based approaches in remote counselling

James works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and emotional processing. Cognitive-style approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour, and help people test and adjust unhelpful thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. These methods suit stress, social anxiety and low self-esteem.

Trauma-focused work helps people make sense of distressing events and reduce their ongoing impact. This typically involves gradual discussion of difficult memories, learning ways to manage strong reactions, and developing new coping responses for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor and client will discuss goals and try methods together to see what fits best. Decisions about technique are made collaboratively and reviewed as work continues.

Practical benefits of arranging remote sessions include fitting counselling around work and family commitments, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to help people keep therapy consistent with their daily routine.

Topics James lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Questions about James

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage symptoms of anxiety and social anxiety through discussion and practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers talk-based counselling focused on understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviour and on developing workable ways to cope.

How long has he been practising?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book phone or video sessions?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.