Sam Harris
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About Sam
Sam Harris uses a client-centred approach to help people talk through hard moments. He offers a calm presence and straightforward support for stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Sam is named here to make that first connection easier for readers.
He has three years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Sam aims to make sessions feel like a steady conversation rather than a clinical test. He focuses on listening first, then helping people spot small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Sam combines different ways of working depending on the person. He uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at unhelpful thinking patterns. He also draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to look at past patterns and identify practical next steps.
People come to Sam for a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, addiction and compassion fatigue. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, bereavement and trauma from abuse or domestic violence.
Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Sam helps people develop tools for sleeping better, managing anger, improving communication and rebuilding self-esteem. He encourages small experiments between meetings so progress can be noticed over time.
To begin, a simple matching process connects someone to Sam and then a suitable time is arranged. He works in English and does not take international clients at present.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 412362
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Sam's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Sam works with
Everything Sam lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sam lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Sam works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches simple techniques to change them. Online CBT work often includes short exercises, mood tracking and practical homework to help with sleep, worry or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking. Confirm the available options during the matching step so you know how you will meet. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school runs and caregiving, and they can reduce travel time and scheduling friction for busy lives.
Questions and answers
What problems does Sam work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, as well as family and relationship concerns and addiction-related issues.
What is Sam's style in sessions?
Sam uses a client-centred style that prioritises listening and a collaborative tone, combined with practical techniques to tackle everyday problems.
How much experience does Sam have?
Sam has three years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and has worked with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is accredited with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Sam?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Sam?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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