- Integrative approach
- Values focused
- Practical tools
About Sam
Sam Agnew is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She offers a respectful and compassionate approach to people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and life transitions. Sam describes her work in plain terms - she listens, asks practical questions and helps people find ways to move forward.
Sam practises in an integrative way, drawing on a range of methods to shape conversations to each person’s needs. That can mean focusing on values and committed action, looking at attachment patterns, or using cognitive strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Her background includes supporting people with addiction, trauma, ADHD and autism, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain and career crossroads. Sam also works with issues such as body image, chronic illness, carer stress and questions about sexuality and identity. The emphasis is on understanding what a person is facing and planning small, doable steps to feel better.
Sam encourages people to be part of the decision about their care. Sessions centre on the person’s goals and priorities, not a fixed protocol. She frames progress as gradual and collaborative, with room to adjust the plan as needs change.
People choosing to work with Sam can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations and tools to try between sessions. To begin, she asks people about their situation, what they want to change, and what would make life feel a bit easier.
Sam practises in an integrative way, drawing on a range of methods to shape conversations to each person’s needs. That can mean focusing on values and committed action, looking at attachment patterns, or using cognitive strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Her background includes supporting people with addiction, trauma, ADHD and autism, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain and career crossroads. Sam also works with issues such as body image, chronic illness, carer stress and questions about sexuality and identity. The emphasis is on understanding what a person is facing and planning small, doable steps to feel better.
Sam encourages people to be part of the decision about their care. Sessions centre on the person’s goals and priorities, not a fixed protocol. She frames progress as gradual and collaborative, with room to adjust the plan as needs change.
People choosing to work with Sam can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations and tools to try between sessions. To begin, she asks people about their situation, what they want to change, and what would make life feel a bit easier.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Sam’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them. It is often useful for stress, anxiety and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships can shape current patterns, helping people notice how they connect and where change might help. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is commonly used for anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam will discuss different options and work with the person to choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy if they move or live abroad, since Sam accepts international clients. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally use online options to help sessions slot into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Sam help people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She works in an integrative way, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, CBT and DBT to fit each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
Sam has nine years of experience working with a broad range of issues including addiction, trauma, ADHD and relationship and intimacy concerns.
Where is Sam based and how is she accredited?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sam?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.