- Focus on thoughts
- Gentle pace
- Practical understanding
About Sam
Sam Cox is a counsellor who focuses on helping people stuck by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and depression. He speaks plainly and works at a pace that feels manageable for each person. Sessions centre on the therapeutic relationship and on helping clients make sense of their thoughts and everyday habits.
Sam has four years' experience as a professional therapist and holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP. He trained in psychotherapy at The Mary Ward Centre and Kingston College, London. His background includes roles in the NHS, prison services, student wellbeing, housing support with Shelter, family health centres, GP services and addiction centres.
In practice he takes an integrative psychotherapeutic approach that draws on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. That means he listens to what matters to you now while also looking at past relationships and experiences that shape current patterns. Sessions aim to deepen understanding of feelings, behaviours and needs so people can make practical changes.
He commonly helps with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, low mood, trauma and issues around self-worth and bereavement. He also supports people navigating complex life situations, including caring responsibilities, chronic illness, adoption and attachment questions.
Sam encourages a collaborative way of working. In first sessions he asks about your current concerns and history, then together you agree goals and a pace that fits your life. The Start Therapy button begins a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.
Sam has four years' experience as a professional therapist and holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP. He trained in psychotherapy at The Mary Ward Centre and Kingston College, London. His background includes roles in the NHS, prison services, student wellbeing, housing support with Shelter, family health centres, GP services and addiction centres.
In practice he takes an integrative psychotherapeutic approach that draws on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. That means he listens to what matters to you now while also looking at past relationships and experiences that shape current patterns. Sessions aim to deepen understanding of feelings, behaviours and needs so people can make practical changes.
He commonly helps with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, low mood, trauma and issues around self-worth and bereavement. He also supports people navigating complex life situations, including caring responsibilities, chronic illness, adoption and attachment questions.
Sam encourages a collaborative way of working. In first sessions he asks about your current concerns and history, then together you agree goals and a pace that fits your life. The Start Therapy button begins a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Sam uses integrative psychotherapeutic ideas that include person-centred and psychodynamic ways of working. Person-centred work focuses on listening closely, reflecting what you say and helping you feel understood so you can make your own changes. Psychodynamic ideas look at how past relationships and experiences influence current feelings and behaviours, which can help explain recurring patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which ways of working to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as your needs shift.
Sam has adapted his practice to work online and highlights the practical benefits this can bring. Online work can reduce travel time, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and avoid extra costs. It can also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only options when that better suits a busy day or lower bandwidth, but please confirm the exact session options available before you book. Overall, online sessions are intended to make regular therapy more achievable within everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sam help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and depression, among other concerns such as bereavement and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in an integrative psychotherapeutic way that is person-centred and psychodynamic, focusing on current concerns and past relationships to understand patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has four years' experience as a professional therapist and has worked in the NHS, prison services, student wellbeing, housing support, family health settings and addiction services.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and is recorded as BACP in his credentials.
Can sessions be held in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions 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 him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.