- Open and straightforward
- Pluralistic approach
- Focus on anxiety
About Murray
Murray Harvey is a counsellor with three years' clinical experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He trained in counselling at university and completed a masters in psychology. Murray says he brings honesty and directness to sessions and aims to offer practical support tailored to each person he meets.
Murray emphasises safety and ethics in his work and holds adult and child DBS checks and professional insurance. He has personal experience of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and substance use, and he sees that lived experience as informing his empathy and understanding.
He practises from a pluralistic stance, which means he draws on different approaches to suit the person in front of him. He is comfortable working with anxiety, stress, bipolar concerns, self-esteem and life changes, and he notes an interest in men's wellbeing.
Murray describes his style as open, straightforward and pragmatic. He aims to work collaboratively so sessions provide what the client wants or needs, and he will be clear if a case falls outside his scope of practice.
Away from therapy he enjoys music, walking his dog and ongoing study. He welcomes messages from people who want to check whether his way of working fits their needs.
How Murray's approaches translate to online work
Murray draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and help people understand how past bonds shape current reactions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and offering acceptance so the client can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve coping.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. Murray aims to work collaboratively, reviewing progress and adjusting methods to fit each person's goals and preferences rather than using a single fixed model.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines. It can allow shorter check-ins, mean there is no travel time, and make it simpler to attend when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online sessions useful for continuity of care and practical scheduling, and Murray will discuss which way of meeting suits a client's needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Murray support?
Murray works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also lists family concerns, bipolar, and a range of related issues such as attachment difficulties and eating problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic, client-focused way of working that is honest and straightforward. Conversations aim to be practical and tailored to what the client wants from therapy.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Murray has three years' experience as a practising counsellor and draws on personal experience of anxiety, panic and addiction to inform his empathy and approach.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.