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Samuel Murphy, NCPS

Client-centred counsellor for anxiety and stress

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

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About Samuel

Samuel Murphy is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people manage anxiety, stress and major life changes. He focuses on building understanding, emotional regulation and practical ways to cope so life feels more manageable. He works with people facing grief, depression and ADHD alongside anxiety.

Samuel also supports those struggling with issues such as isolation, obsessive thoughts, impulsivity and communication problems. He aims to create a pace that suits each person and to listen without judgement.

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Background and approach

In sessions he explores how past experiences shape current patterns. Conversations are direct and plain, with time given to notice what is helpful and what is holding someone back. The emphasis is on helping each person find their own solutions rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.

Samuel has three years of clinical experience and holds NCPS as a credential. He practises in the United Kingdom and carries that background into how he frames goals, deadlines and small steps between sessions. Practical problems are addressed alongside feelings.

That might mean practising ways to manage panic, planning steps after a bereavement, or working on daily routines that reduce overwhelm. The work is collaborative and tailored to the individual's needs. People who choose Samuel can expect straightforward conversation, clear goals and regular review of progress.

Sessions aim to help people feel steadier, more able to cope and more in control of next steps.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps the person clarify their own goals. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, grief and adjusting to life changes because it focuses on the person's values and pace rather than a fixed treatment plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will collaborate with each person to decide how sessions should run and which techniques to try. Goals, preferences and practical needs guide the choices so the plan fits day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be quicker or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Samuel focus on?
He focuses on anxiety, stress and coping with major life changes, and also works with grief, depression and ADHD. Additional areas include obsessive-compulsive patterns, isolation and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person's own goals and pace. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people find practical ways to manage feelings and behaviours.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including panic, depression and ADHD. That experience shapes how he helps people set realistic steps forward.
Where is Samuel based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential. The NCPS designation is included exactly as supplied.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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