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Sam Pitt, BACP

Sam Pitt offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and identity concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Sam

Sam Pitt offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and identity concerns. She works with adults who want clear, practical help and who value a collaborative, respectful approach. Sam is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she holds alongside seven years of therapeutic practice.

She draws on a background that includes long frontline medical work in London. That experience shaped a way of working that stays grounded when conversations turn difficult.

Background and approach

Sessions are paced to the individual, with attention to emotional safety and trust. Sam uses straightforward, person-centred methods to help people understand patterns and make changes. She also offers cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships affect current ones.

Conversations aim to be practical and relevant to everyday life. Areas of focus include LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, addiction, self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes. She is also experienced in issues such as body image, codependency and blended family challenges.

Sam tailors each session to the particular problem someone brings. Therapy sessions can feel like a steady conversation about what matters most right now. Sam helps clients set achievable steps between sessions and notices progress in small, practical ways.

Her style is compassionate and direct, with an emphasis on helping people regain a sense of control and clearer thinking.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395959	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sam lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Addictions
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Sam names

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How Sam’s approaches translate to online therapy

Sam combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-informed ideas, each of which can be used effectively online. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building understanding so people feel heard and valued; it suits emotional concerns like low self-esteem and relationship strain. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety or unhelpful behaviours. Attachment-based ideas explore how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, abandonment or communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sam will talk with each person about their problems, goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That collaborative step makes sure sessions remain relevant and that techniques fit the way someone likes to work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, while keeping the focus on helpful, manageable change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Sam help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma along with relationship difficulties, addiction and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include ADHD, body image, codependency and challenges related to identity and sexuality.

What style of therapy does she use?

Sam blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural tools and attachment-informed ideas. She adapts methods to the person, using practical steps and conversation to address day-to-day problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of therapeutic experience and a long history working on the frontline as a medic in London, which informs her calm and steady practice.

Where is she based and what accreditation does she hold?

Sam practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats does she use?

Therapy can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.