Sam Agnew , BACP

Sam Agnew is a London-based psychotherapist who brings nine years of professional experience to work with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds the BACP credential - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is licensed in London, England. Her practice focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, addiction and recovery, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief and life transitions, and a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression and bipolar disorder.

As an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist, Sam weaves together psychological and existential perspectives to support growth at multiple levels of the self. That transpersonal lens acknowledges that healing often involves more than symptom reduction - it can include exploring meaning, identity, and personal values as part of recovery and development. Sam also works with neurodiversity and related issues, offering understanding and tailored strategies for clients with ADHD and autism.

Her clinical work addresses a broad spectrum of needs, from parenting and caregiver stress to intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem issues, and challenges faced by LGBT clients. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and blended family dynamics. Sam combines evidence-informed techniques with compassionate listening to help people build interpersonal skills, manage crises, and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Sam describes her therapeutic stance as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. She customizes the therapeutic dialogue and treatment plan to each person, drawing on a range of approaches so that interventions match the client’s unique needs. Taking the first step toward change can be daunting, and Sam offers guidance and support throughout that process.

Therapeutic approaches and connected online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and commit to meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes psychological flexibility and purposeful living.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotion regulation. It can help with intimacy-related issues, family conflict, abandonment concerns, and relationship repair by exploring attachment needs and building more secure connections.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic, nonjudgmental support that helps people explore their own experiences and find their own solutions. It can be especially helpful for improving self-esteem, processing grief, and building coping skills in a way that honors the client’s pace and perspective.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sam collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps to tailor interventions and set clear aims for progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity across locations, and to receive support in formats that suit different communication styles. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these digital formats to deliver meaningful, goal-focused care that complements in-person work when appropriate.