Sam Cox, BACP
Integrative psychotherapist for anxiety and trauma
- Person-centred approach
- Psychodynamic exploration
- Works with addictions
About Sam Cox
Sam Cox is an integrative psychotherapist with four years of professional experience, supporting people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to make change. He works in a person-centred and psychodynamic way, helping clients explore their feelings, relationships, and past experiences to gain clearer understanding and foster personal growth. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each individual, with the therapeutic relationship placed at the heart of the work.
Sam trained in psychotherapy at The Mary Ward Centre and Kingston College in London and has practised across a range of settings, including the NHS, the English prison service, student wellbeing centres, Shelter housing services, the UK criminal justice system, family health centres, general practice, and addiction services. That variety of experience informs his approach to issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, while also encompassing related concerns like attachment, bereavement, self-esteem, and chronic health challenges.
He holds BACP, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and frames therapy as a joint exploration of experiences, behaviours, needs, and goals. Sam is not currently accepting new clients, but his practice emphasises flexibility and accessibility, and he has adapted his work to be delivered online where appropriate.
Sam trained in psychotherapy at The Mary Ward Centre and Kingston College in London and has practised across a range of settings, including the NHS, the English prison service, student wellbeing centres, Shelter housing services, the UK criminal justice system, family health centres, general practice, and addiction services. That variety of experience informs his approach to issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, while also encompassing related concerns like attachment, bereavement, self-esteem, and chronic health challenges.
He holds BACP, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and frames therapy as a joint exploration of experiences, behaviours, needs, and goals. Sam is not currently accepting new clients, but his practice emphasises flexibility and accessibility, and he has adapted his work to be delivered online where appropriate.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sam Cox have?
Sam Cox has four years of experience practising as a professional therapist.
Is Sam Cox a registered therapist?
Yes. Sam Cox holds BACP, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Sam Cox provide therapy?
Sam Cox provides therapy in English.
Where is Sam Cox located?
Sam Cox is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sam Cox as my therapist?
You can work with Sam Cox through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sam Cox work with international clients?
Yes, Sam Cox works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sam Cox cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative approaches for online therapy
Sam Cox combines person-centred and psychodynamic ways of working to offer a responsive online therapy experience. The person-centred approach focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space in which the client’s own priorities guide the work; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and the everyday stresses of life. Psychodynamic work explores patterns rooted in past relationships and experiences, helping people understand recurring emotions and interpersonal dynamics that can underpin anxiety, trauma responses, and attachment concerns. Sam draws these approaches together in an integrative manner, adapting techniques to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single rigid method.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sam works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and he adjusts the method as understanding develops.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can reduce travel, fit around busy schedules, and make consistent care easier for people living in different locations. This range of formats supports accessibility and lets clients choose the way of working that suits them best.