Sam Harris, BACP
Sam Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on a mix of conversational and evidence-informed approaches.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Sam
Sam Harris is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on a mix of conversational and evidence-informed approaches. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout from trauma and loss. Sam aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who is worried about asking for help.
He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and down to earth.
Background and approach
He listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and small steps forward. Sam uses a combination of client-centred listening and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand recurring patterns from the past.
Hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques are offered where they fit the client’s aims. He has three years of counselling experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs his approach to sensitive topics such as grief, abuse, addiction and relationship difficulties.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by phone, video call, live chat or text messaging. Sam supports people through changes such as career shifts, parenting strain, chronic illness and the emotional impact of bereavement. Many people begin by naming one issue they want to change.
Sam helps turn that into a short plan, with practical steps to practise between sessions.
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.
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 Sam works with
Everything Sam lists, 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
Approaches Sam lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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
He may also use psychodynamic ideas to explore how past patterns turn up in current life, and solution-focused techniques to set short-term, achievable goals. Choosing an approach is collaborative - the therapist will discuss options, try methods that suit the person’s aims, and adjust as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make counselling easier to fit into life. Video calls work well for a standard session when visual contact helps. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when someone wants a written thread to refer back to. These options make it simpler to book regular appointments and keep therapy consistent alongside work, caring duties or health concerns.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sam address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as trauma, family problems and addictions.
What is Sam’s therapeutic style?
Sam combines client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches to set practical goals and change unhelpful thoughts.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.
Where is Sam based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
He works online by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location and availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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