- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Sam
Sam Harris is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. He also works with issues such as relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, sleeping and eating problems, and challenges around career and life change.
Sam uses practical, talk-based work to help people untangle difficult feelings and painful memories. He listens without judging and encourages people to name what feels most pressing. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change, and on small steps that make daily life more manageable.
His approach draws on client-centred principles, which put the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and to test different ways of responding. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term aims and track progress.
Over time Sam can also bring in psychodynamic thinking to understand patterns that repeat across relationships. He sometimes uses hypnotherapy techniques as a way to support relaxation and to access different ways of thinking about a problem. He discusses options with each person so they can choose what feels right.
People often reach out for help with parenting stress, ADHD-related difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and coping after separation. Sam aims to be straightforward and practical in sessions, helping people make changes that fit with their lives.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Sam uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in his practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and reflecting a person’s experience back so they can make sense of their feelings. It is often helpful for people dealing with loneliness, family conflict and low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test different ways of responding; this is useful for anxiety, stress and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam discusses different methods openly and makes choices together with the person. That means trying approaches, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans to match goals and day-to-day life.
The biography does not state which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts or travel and can reduce time spent commuting. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, which some people find easier when juggling work or study commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sam help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, family problems and related concerns such as relationship or intimacy issues and addictions.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a talk-based, practical style. Sessions focus on the person’s concerns, naming feelings and planning small steps to cope better day to day.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience working with a range of issues including stress, family conflict and grief.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients from other countries.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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