Sam Agnew, BACP

Sam Agnew is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people overcome difficult life challenges. She works from a perspective that draws on several therapies and adapts sessions to what each person needs. Sam holds BACP accreditation which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sam helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing career upheaval, grief, sleep and eating problems, and the practical strains of parenting or caregiving. Her work includes support for LGBT people and those dealing with neurodiversity, such as ADHD and autism.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. Sam aims to listen first and understand what matters to each person before suggesting ways forward. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps and on building skills that make everyday life easier. She places emphasis on emotional safety and honest conversation.

Sam combines elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches among others. This lets her use practical exercises, values-based work and relationship-focused thinking depending on the goal. She explains methods in plain language and checks in regularly about progress.

With nine years of experience working with diverse concerns, Sam brings both breadth and depth to her practice. She encourages people to take small, steady steps and offers coaching-style support when helpful. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How Sam’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into pieces so they can be changed with practical exercises and homework; it often helps with depression, anxiety and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of relating and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. She adapts her choices as progress is made, keeping sessions collaborative and focused on what is actually helping.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows people to use exercises or worksheets in their own environment and to continue momentum between appointments.