Sam Pitt, BACP
Sam Pitt works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficult life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +9 more
About Sam
Sam Pitt works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficult life changes. She supports those coping with relationship problems, addiction, trauma and issues linked to identity and self-esteem. Sam is based in the United Kingdom and speaks English.
Sam brings seven years of clinical practice to her counselling, combined with a long career as a frontline medic in central London. That experience shaped a calm, grounded manner and an ability to sit with distress without becoming hurried.
Background and approach
She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk at their own pace. Her approach is informed by attachment and trauma ideas, and she uses practical tools when helpful. Sessions focus on building trust, understanding patterns in relationships, and noticing how thoughts and behaviours affect mood.
Work is tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. Sam also draws on narrative and Jungian ideas to help people make sense of painful events and rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. Cognitive tools are used where changing thinking and behaviour can ease anxiety and low mood.
The goal is increased stability, clearer choices, and more effective coping. Beginning therapy with Sam starts with a simple conversation about what brought someone in. She offers steady support while people try out new ways of relating to themselves and others.
The focus is practical and collaborative, aiming to make progress feel manageable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395959 | October 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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sam lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic 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
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, which fits well with flexible online formats that let someone choose how they wish to communicate.
Cognitive behavioural techniques look at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. These practical tools transfer well to video or phone sessions and can be used between meetings as short exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk things through with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility - video calls let people keep visual contact, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while keeping continuity between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sam work with?
Sam helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and difficult life changes, and she also supports those dealing with relationship issues, trauma, addiction and self-esteem problems.
What is Sam's therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and collaborative, emphasising emotional safety and trust while using practical techniques to address thinking, behaviour and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Sam has seven years of clinical experience and a lengthy background working as a frontline medic in central London, which informs her steady, grounded approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Sam is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
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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