Byron Harris

• Stress and anxiety
• ACT and CBT
• Mindfulness practice

About Byron

Byron Harris helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and life changes using a pluralistic counselling approach. He works with clients to set clear goals in the first session and reviews progress regularly to make sure sessions remain relevant to what the client wants. Byron is a member of NCPS and has seven years of experience in counselling.

He offers short-term and longer-term work according to what the person wants, and says even single planned sessions can be useful. Sessions begin by mapping out what matters to the individual and agreeing practical steps to take. The focus stays on why the meetings are taking place and what should change.

Byron draws on several methods rather than sticking to one model. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness approaches alongside client-centred practice. He adapts methods as therapy develops so that different tools are tried if something is not working.

His earlier career was in behavioural management and support work, giving him hands-on experience with behaviour and practical support across settings. He holds a BSc degree and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, along with post-qualification diplomas in CBT, REBT, child and adolescent counselling, solution-focused couples counselling and mindfulness competency to teach.

In sessions Byron aims to agree clear, manageable steps and to check progress regularly. He works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career worries, compassion fatigue, ADHD and caregiver stress. People can expect a practical, flexible approach that changes as needed.

How his approaches work in virtual sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting carried away by them and focuses on actions that matter to the person; it can help with anxiety, avoidance and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve everyday coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Byron will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try, and will review progress and adjust the plan if something is not helping. This keeps sessions practical and responsive to changing needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please check the current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family life and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and makes using workbook tasks or mindfulness exercises between sessions straightforward. Discuss session length and frequency when you book to find a pattern that fits your routine.

Topics Byron lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Byron

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among his main areas of focus and he offers methods such as CBT and mindfulness to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He describes his style as pluralistic, using different approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred work, CBT, DBT and mindfulness depending on what suits the client.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience in counselling and a background in behavioural management and support work that spans over ten years.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is listed with NCPS, which is provided here as his credential.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with Byron?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.