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Sam Harris, BACP

Practical, person-focused counselling for anxiety

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sam

Sam Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a conversational, person-focused style to help people manage anxiety and stress. He offers calm, straightforward support for someone feeling overwhelmed. He speaks English and draws on three years of practical counselling experience.

He often helps people coping with grief, depression and the effects of trauma or abuse. He also supports those facing relationship strains, intimacy concerns, addiction challenges and family problems.

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Background and approach

Sam works with people dealing with sleep and eating difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and the pressure of career or parenting changes. In sessions he aims to build a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. He uses approaches that include Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns and try small, practical changes.

Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are used when they fit a person’s needs. Sam describes therapy as a steady process that often starts with clearer goals and simple steps. He can focus on coping skills for day-to-day life and on understanding deeper patterns that keep problems repeating.

People who want a mix of practical tools and reflective conversation often choose his style. For those taking the first step, Sam encourages patience and small moves forward. He supports people through change and aims to make each session understandable and useful.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sam blends Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage anxiety and other concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, non-judgemental conversation where the person sets the pace and the therapist listens to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

He may also draw on Solution-Focused ideas to set clear, short-term goals and on elements of hypnotherapy or psychodynamic thinking when they fit someone’s needs. Choosing an approach is collaborative - he will talk through options, try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps the person meet their goals and feel more able to cope.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls are useful for longer conversations and watching non-verbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, paced reflection or people who prefer typing. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on problems between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions cover stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse. The work also includes relationship and family problems, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, anger and low self-esteem.
What style of therapy does the counsellor use?
He uses a person-centred approach alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods. This mix aims to combine practical skills with space to reflect on deeper patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience working with people through hard times such as trauma, grief and ongoing anxiety.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to his availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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