Sam Parker, BACP
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and bereavement help
- Neurodiversity and ADHD support
About Sam Parker
Sam supports clients facing depression and anxiety, eating distress and eating disorders, suicidal ideation and self-harm, behavioural and substance-based addictions, bereavement and grief, chronic and physical health challenges and life-limiting illness. Sam also has experience with neurodiversity, questions of faith or religion, and other issues that can affect everyday life. His background includes work in Alternative Provision and Education, an NHS bereavement service, and roles with local and national charities, alongside responsibilities for managing and training staff who deliver similar support.
Before moving into counselling, Sam completed a master's degree in Theatre, and he brings a creative sensibility to his practice. He aims to combine sincerity with an openness to humour as a way of connecting and understanding each person. Sam’s person-centred approach is non-judgmental and stigma-free, focused on building a compassionate space where clients set the pace and together they explore what matters most.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sam Parker have?
Sam Parker has six years of professional experience working in wellbeing, mental health and addiction services.
Is Sam Parker a registered therapist?
Yes. Sam holds BACP registration - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Sam Parker provide therapy?
Sam provides therapy in English.
Where is Sam Parker located?
Sam is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sam Parker as my therapist?
You can work with Sam Parker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sam Parker work with international clients?
Yes. Sam works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sam Parker 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 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.
Person-Centred Practice and Online Therapy
Client-Centred Therapy, also called person-centred therapy, places the individual's experience at the heart of the work. It emphasises empathy, acceptance and listening rather than directing change, and can be especially helpful for challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and navigating major life changes. Sam adopts these principles to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where a person’s own goals guide the pace and focus of sessions.
Alongside person-centred principles, Sam brings a creative, relational style influenced by his background in theatre. This means sessions can include a flexible use of conversation, reflection and everyday language to help people find meaning and practical ways to cope - useful for issues like relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and identity questions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sam works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists can offer different methods, and Sam will help explore options together to find the best match.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, connect from wherever you are, and maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are not possible. Many people find remote sessions a convenient and effective way to work through their concerns with a registered professional.