Sam Parkinson

Hi, I'm Sam.

There isn't one reason people come to

therapy.

Sometimes it's a specific event. Sometimes

it's a feeling that's been around for a while.

And sometimes it's simply a sense that things

could be different, even if you're not sure

what that looks like.

Whatever brings you here, I offer a space

where you can be yourself, without

judgement, pressure, or the need to have

everything figured out.

I aim to offer a warm, genuine, and

collaborative space where we can make

sense of what's going on, explore what

matters most to you, and work towards

meaningful change at a pace that feels right.

Real conversations. Meaningful change

Alongside my private practice, I'm the

Support Services Manager at Music Support,

leading mental health and addiction support for people across the music industry. My background is in the charity sector, where

I've supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including extensive work with autistic people and individuals with

disabilities.

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in CBT Skills & Theory

Anxiety

Autism

Bereavement

Bullying

Burnout

Depression

Disabilities

Family issues

Feeling sad

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

Health anxiety

Learning disabilities

Loneliness

Low self-confidence

Low self-esteem

Mental health

Neurodiversity

Perfectionism

Pet bereavement

Phobias

Redundancy

Relationship problems

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Separation and divorce

Social anxiety

Stress

Work-related stress

My core training is in person-centred

counselling, and I also draw on other

approaches like Cognitive Behavioural

Therapy (CBT) where they best support the work we're doing. I believe therapy should be shaped around you, not the other way around.