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Sam Agnew

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Sam Agnew

United Kingdom

Practical, compassionate counselling for men

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  • Integrative approach
  • Men's wellbeing focus
  • BACP registered

About Sam

Sam Agnew is a counsellor with nine years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. Sam focuses on men's wellbeing among a wide range of concerns and aims to offer calm, practical support for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Sam uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapy styles. She adapts sessions to the person in front of her rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. In practice this means talking through immediate problems, trying straightforward strategies between sessions, and checking what helps.

Typical areas she addresses include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and work or career challenges. She also works with ADHD, LGBT matters, sleep and eating issues, and longer-term mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. Additional focuses listed include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and codependency.

Sessions are person-centred and often blend practical skills with reflective conversation. Sam emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in the room. She aims to help people build clearer routines, cope with difficult feelings and repair important relationships where possible.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Sam helps people set small, achievable goals and reviews progress as therapy continues. Readers should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online work and what to expect

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past attachments shape current ways of connecting and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to try methods that suit the person's goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is reviewed. This is a joint process of checking what feels useful and changing course when needed.

The biography does not list exact online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, for example by removing travel time, supporting shorter check-ins during a busy day, or allowing conversations without needing to be on camera. Many people find these practical benefits help keep therapy consistent while they juggle work, family and other responsibilities.

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

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sam help with?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties.

What is Sam's therapy style like?

Sam uses an integrative, person-centred style that adapts methods to individual needs and combines practical skills with reflective conversation.

How much clinical experience does Sam have?

Sam has nine years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges.

Which professional credential does Sam hold?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials.

Can I work with Sam if I live outside the UK?

English-language sessions are offered and she accepts international clients; confirm details when you enquire about booking.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options directly before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Sam?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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