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Byron Harris, NCPS

Byron Harris is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma or life changes.

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About Byron

Byron Harris is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma or life changes. He writes in plain terms and focuses on what matters most to each person. Sessions begin with clear goals so people know what they are working towards.

Byron uses a flexible, pluralistic approach and adapts methods to each person's needs rather than sticking to a single model.

Background and approach

Early sessions build a shared understanding of priorities and desired outcomes. Progress is reviewed regularly so the work stays relevant and responsive. He offers short-term work when a brief focus fits, and longer-term support when more time is helpful.

Common themes Byron supports include grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, and the impact of trauma and abuse. He also helps people exploring identity, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, and caregiver stress. His background includes behavioural management and support work spanning over a decade.

Byron holds a BSc degree and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, plus post-qualification diplomas in cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness-related competencies. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and collaborative. Byron aims to help people find practical tools and clearer direction, whether that means one focused meeting or an ongoing series of sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS13-00412	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Byron names

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How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with painful life events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises and behaviour changes. It often helps with anxiety, low mood and stress by offering concrete steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Byron will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. He reviews progress with you and adapts the plan if something is not helpful, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is well suited to in-depth conversations and exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows brief check-ins and messaging supports shorter, written reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still using ACT, CBT and mindfulness techniques.

Frequently asked

What issues does Byron commonly help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, anger and career stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Byron follows a pluralistic, client-centred style that adapts methods to what helps each person. Sessions focus on agreed goals and are regularly reviewed to keep work on track.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with people across a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. His background also includes over ten years in behavioural management and support work.

What qualifications does he hold and where is he based?

Byron holds a BSc degree, an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and post-qualification diplomas in CBT and mindfulness competencies. He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as a credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Byron?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.