- Person-centred approach
- Psychodynamic elements
- Works online with clients
About Sam
Sam Cox is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are described as collaborative and paced to suit the client.
Sam uses an integrative psychotherapeutic approach that draws principally on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. He focuses on talking through feelings, understanding past relationships, and looking at how earlier experiences affect current behaviour. This is offered in straightforward sessions where the relationship between counsellor and client is central.
He trained in psychotherapy at The Mary Ward Centre and Kingston College in London. His work history includes roles with the NHS, the English prison service, student wellbeing centres, Shelter housing services, family health centres, general practice settings, addiction services, and the UK criminal justice system. This range of settings informs how he supports people with practical pressures around seeking help.
Sam lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, bereavement, and issues around kink and alternative sexual culture. He also notes work with people concerned about commitment, codependency and blended family dynamics.
In a first session he will ask about presenting concerns, personal history, relationships, strengths and goals. People can expect a conversational assessment where the aims for therapy are discussed and next steps agreed.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Sam works from an integrative model that combines person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what is said and helping people clarify their own thoughts and feelings; this can help with stress, anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic-informed work looks at patterns that come from past relationships and experiences and aims to make these patterns easier to understand and manage, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and trauma.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses needs, goals and preferences and then adapts the way sessions are run so they fit the person’s situation. That means methods and pacing can change as understanding grows and priorities shift.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps save travel time and makes it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule. Other practical advantages include having a shorter check-in by phone when time is limited, or using video if talking face to face helps communication. Registered or accredited professionals can help pick the format that fits a person’s routine and aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practises an integrative style combining person-centred and psychodynamic elements, focusing on talking through feelings and exploring past relationships to understand current behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a professional counsellor and psychotherapist in a range of settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operates from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.