Sam Harris, BACP

Sam Harris is a counsellor who uses a human-centred approach to help people in difficult times. He draws on person-centred listening alongside practical therapy methods to make sessions feel straightforward and grounded. Sam works in the United Kingdom and brings three years of counselling experience to his practice.

He supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, and those coping with grief, loss and depression. He also helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse. His work includes support for relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and challenges connected with parenting and career change.

Sam blends client-centred conversations with structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques when helpful. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns, solution-focused coaching to set goals, and hypnotherapy when clients choose that route. Sessions aim to be practical, with simple tools to manage day-to-day difficulties.

In the room he focuses on listening without judgment and building trust. He helps clients name what feels hard, try new ways of coping, and set small steps toward change. His style is direct but warm, and he works at the client’s pace.

Sam is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is listed among his credentials. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not take international clients. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.

How these approaches work online

Sam commonly combines client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting people to find their own solutions, which can be useful for building trust and talking through painful experiences. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises and simple tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam will discuss how different methods may fit your goals and preferences and will adjust the plan together with you. This collaborative process helps identify what feels most useful, whether that means more practical strategies, exploring past patterns, or brief goal-focused work.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into busy schedules, avoid travel time, and use shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to continue sessions during life changes while keeping the focus on real-world coping and progress.