Sam Agnew, BACP

Sam Agnew is an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings nine years of clinical experience to a broad range of presenting concerns. She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with an awareness of deeper personal meaning, working collaboratively to tailor conversation and care to each person's unique needs. Sam holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, which denotes membership in the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and self-esteem, chronic illness and pain, and the complexities of alternative sexual cultures and kink.

Sam describes her approach as integrative - drawing on multiple therapeutic models to design a treatment plan that fits the individual. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in clinical work and supports clients in developing interpersonal skills, self-acceptance, and practical coping strategies. Taking the first step toward change can be daunting, and Sam aims to inform, guide, and support people through that process.

Integrative approaches and online support

Sam draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles to support people in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and supports taking values-driven actions to build a more meaningful life - it can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape patterns in adult connections and emotional responses, which is useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and attachment struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist provides empathy and unconditional positive regard to help clients discover their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sam works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify what feels most helpful based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. The process is adaptable and can combine methods over time as priorities shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and Sam also offers live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support when travel or schedules change.