Counsellor profile
Sam Harris, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship issues
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy
About Sam
Sam Harris is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of experience and works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
Sam offers straightforward, conversational counselling. He listens to what matters to the person in front of him and helps them talk through current problems. Sessions are practical and aim to make everyday coping feel more manageable.
His work draws on a mix of approaches. Client-Centred Therapy guides the way he builds an accepting space for people to speak. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Solution-Focused and psychodynamic ideas are used where they fit the clients situation.
Sam also uses hypnotherapy when it suits a clients needs and preferences. He has supported people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting concerns. Other areas he covers include anger, self-esteem, career decisions and coping with life changes.
People often come for help with more complex themes too, such as attachment and abandonment, chronic illness or pain, codependency, domestic violence and separation. He works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. If you are unsure about formats or next steps, check the booking options to confirm how he is currently working.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the persons own perspective. The counsellor listens without directing and helps people talk through what matters most. This approach can help when someone needs space to make sense of feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It often uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and can help with anxiety, depression and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together you will try methods that suit your situation. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online counselling can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or sessions that work around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises for remote sessions to keep them practical and focused.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related concerns such as addiction, sleep and eating difficulties.
What approach does he use in sessions?
Sam blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of psychodynamic and Solution-Focused work, and may use hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience supporting people through a range of life and relationship problems.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages or overseas?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options when you book.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.