Hello, my name is Sam and I am a qualified counsellor based in Poole, on the south coast of Dorset. 

I offer walk and talk, face to face, online video and phone call therapy to adults and I am experienced in helping people talk through such feelings as trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and relationship difficulties and can draw on a variety of theories to help understand what is troubling you. I have also worked with a variety of clients from different lifestyles, backgrounds and diversities.
 
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and commit myself with their standards that centre around promoting peoples wellbeing.

I am a counsellor who believes in each persons life experiences being completely unique and I listen to your perspective on your life empathetically and without judgement. I believe it is important to build a trusting relationship with someone I am working with so that they feel comfortable to explore honestly how they are feeling and then naturally the therapeutic healing will begin.

I support this with thinking about someone holistically - by considering all aspects of mind, body and spirit/soul to help bring the whole picture into someone’s awareness.  

As a counsellor I don't solve problems, our relationship isn’t about giving you solutions or advice, its about understanding you as a whole person and empowering you to make the changes you want to.

You’ve started that journey by looking here today, wherever that may lead you I hope you find the help you are looking for.

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