Registration on file

Sam Harris, BACP

Sam Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

About Sam

Sam Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has three years of experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and relationship difficulties. Sam aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.

He uses a calm, person-centred style that focuses on what matters to each individual. Sam listens for patterns in thoughts and behaviour and helps people find practical ways to respond differently.

Background and approach

He also brings techniques that target unhelpful thinking and habits when those get in the way. Sessions are a place to talk through painful memories, worries and ongoing life strain. Sam gives time for difficult emotions and helps people organise their thoughts into small, workable steps.

He explains ideas plainly and offers approaches tailored to a client's goals. Sam also works with issues around family relationships, parenting strain, intimacy and attachment concerns. He supports people dealing with long-term illness, caregiver stress, grief after loss, addiction-related problems and career or life transitions.

People often come wanting relief from strong feelings, clearer decision making, or better ways to cope day to day. Sam supports clients to notice what is changing, try new strategies, and track progress across sessions.

Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed

← Browse all counsellors

Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	412362	December 2026

Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.

Check on the BACP register

Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sam lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Sam names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

Practical therapy approaches available online

Sam blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy to make sessions clear and goal-focused. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor follows the client's lead, listens closely and helps people find their own answers; this suits emotional issues like grief and trauma. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical exercises to try between sessions; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Sam will discuss goals and preferences, try methods together and adapt as needed. The aim is to find ways of working that feel right and helpful for the individual rather than forcing a single style.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to use audio. These options support flexible access to therapy and make it easier to keep ongoing momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Sam help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career changes.

What is Sam's therapeutic style like?

Sam uses a person-centred approach combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work. He listens first and then suggests small, manageable steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Sam has three years of counselling experience supporting people through difficult life events and ongoing mental health challenges.

What credentials does Sam hold and where is he based?

Sam holds BACP accreditation and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Sam if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available online?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

What do I need to do to start?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.