Byron Harris, NCPS
Byron Harris offers a direct, calm presence for people facing depression, anxiety or big life changes.
About Byron
Byron Harris offers a direct, calm presence for people facing depression, anxiety or big life changes. He explains things plainly and helps each person set clear goals for therapy. Sessions aim to be practical and focused so progress can be reviewed together.
He prefers a flexible, respectful style that adjusts to what actually helps the client. Byron describes his way of working as pluralistic - he draws on several approaches rather than sticking to one model.
Background and approach
Early sessions establish what matters most to the client and what they want from counselling. Progress is checked regularly so the work stays relevant and can change if needed. He uses acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural tools, dialectical behaviour techniques and mindfulness exercises alongside client-centred listening.
That range means he can teach skills like grounding, behaviour experiments and values-based action as needed. Sessions may include practical exercises between meetings to build new habits. His background includes behavioural management and support work over more than ten years and seven years offering counselling.
He holds a BSc and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and uses an NCPS credential. The NCPS is shown as his listed credential. Byron works with a wide set of concerns including trauma, grief, relationship and family difficulties, anger, self-esteem and career issues.
He also supports people coping with caregiver stress, loneliness, post-traumatic stress and self-harm thoughts. Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS13-00412 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Byron works with
Everything Byron lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Byron lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
The choice of approach is a shared decision. Byron will work with you to decide which methods suit your goals and preferences, and that plan can change as you learn what helps. He aims to keep the work relevant by checking progress and adapting techniques to what actually works for you.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you see and talk through issues in real time. Phone sessions can be handy when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging provide brief check‑ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments and to use the methods above in ways that suit your routine.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Byron supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression as well as grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns. He also works with anger, self‑esteem, career worries and issues like caregiver stress and loneliness.
How would you describe the style of therapy?
Therapy is practical and collaborative, with clear goals set early on. Sessions combine listening with skill teaching and regular reviews so the work can shift if needed.
What experience does the counsellor have?
He has seven years of counselling experience and over ten years in behavioural management and support work. That background informs a hands‑on approach to problem solving.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows an NCPS credential and states practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions online or by phone?
Yes. Formats include 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 if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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