James Polledri, BACP

James Polledri is a United Kingdom based counsellor with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. He works with clients who are navigating loss, seeking greater motivation, or wanting to develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. James creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored at the client’s pace, and he aims to make each conversation personal and relevant to the issues brought to therapy.

He is credentialed with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and his approach focuses on evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Whether the goal is to process difficult experiences, build self-awareness, repair or manage relationships, or strengthen self-worth, James works through discussion and focused understanding of meaning and impact. He acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through that first step and beyond.

Sessions are shaped around the individual, with attention to practical coping strategies as well as deeper exploration when appropriate. James also offers experience working with areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, family problems, men’s issues, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults. His practice is aimed at helping people find clearer direction, greater resilience, and more satisfying connections in their lives.