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Sam Harris, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Sam Harris offers straightforward, person-focused counselling that aims to make change feel manageable. He uses simple, practical conversations to help people dealing with overwhelming emotions and life shifts. Sam is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which he uses to guide his practice.

He helps people with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and the after-effects of trauma and abuse. Relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions and problems with sleep or eating are also areas he addresses.

Background and approach

He supports those facing parenting challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related worries. Sam blends several approaches to suit each person. He draws on client-centred work to listen deeply and build trust.

He uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. Where helpful he may use elements of psychodynamic thinking, hypnotherapy and solution-focused ways of working to find short-term goals. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person.

Sam helps people set small, achievable steps and reviews progress together. Conversations may include practical tools, breathing or grounding techniques, thinking exercises and ways to improve communication. His work is collaborative and direct.

People who come with a specific problem or those facing many overlapping stresses can both find a clear place to start. Sam encourages honest, gradual work so people can begin to feel steadier and more able to cope.

How Sam’s approaches work online

Sam often uses client-centred work to create a calm space for people to talk. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting back what someone says, and building trust so practical steps can follow. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviour, try small experiments and reduce unhelpful cycles. These methods are helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sam will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments.
What concerns does Sam commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, as well as relationship and intimacy issues and addictions.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sam works in a client-centred way and also uses cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, hypnotherapy and solution-focused methods depending on need.
How much experience does he have?
Sam has three years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties.
Where is Sam based and what are his credentials?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is accredited with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in his credentials.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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