Byron Harris, NCPS

Byron Harris offers a warm, practical, and flexible approach to therapy, tailoring methods to the needs of each person he works with. He practices as a pluralistic counsellor, which means he draws on multiple therapeutic models rather than relying on a single technique, and he and the client agree on goals and review progress together so therapy can adapt as needs change.

In an initial session Byron focuses on understanding what matters most to the client and defining clear aims for subsequent meetings. He frames therapy as a client-led journey, supporting people to make sense of their experience through different perspectives and tools while maintaining a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere. He commonly incorporates mindfulness-based methods alongside cognitive and behavioural techniques, and is comfortable offering both short-term work and longer-term support depending on what a client prefers.

Byron brings seven years of professional therapeutic experience and over a decade of background in behavioural management and support work. He holds an NCPS registration, which signals professional standing, and has completed academic and postgraduate training including a BSc degree, an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and post-qualification diplomas in CBT, REBT, child and adolescent counselling, couples work, and mindfulness teaching for children and adults. He welcomes the opportunity to meet and explore how therapy can help.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Byron commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the client’s own experience, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore feelings, identity, and relationships at their own pace. CBT is a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, and it is widely used for anxiety, depression, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Byron approaches this collaboratively - he will discuss options, explain how different techniques might help, and adapt the plan based on the client’s goals, preferences, and response to therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and location. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and access therapy from home while working with registered professionals and therapists experienced in online delivery.