Sam Archer

Living life is not only about being able to absorb the ups and downs, it is also about growing from them too. Yet there may be times when we are unable to grow; unable to live in a way that allows us to feel at our best and get the most from each present moment.

At these times it may be useful to speak to a professional counsellor; someone who can know you differently to the way a friend or family member might and who can accept all of who you are safely, honestly and without judgement.

I work with a range of issues: loneliness and depression, anxiety and stress, self-harm, bereavement, gender and sexual identity issues, autism, anger, trauma, low self-esteem or lack of confidence.

Yet sometimes our sense that something is not right cannot be so neatly labelled. Perhaps you just feel out of control, find it difficult to cope with life or are questioning its very meaning. Maybe you struggle with personal relationships or feel different but don’t know how to deal with it. The way we feel is often very hard to put into words and may be caused by a combination of things happening in our life now and from our past experiences.

I will work with you to identify what it is you feel is causing pain or holding you back, and work towards reducing its effect on your life. My aim is to create a safe environment where you can think freely, without judgement, and feel encouraged to talk about whatever comes to mind. In this way, I will support you in exploring your own solutions and to begin the process of making the changes you need to make in order to live a more enjoyable, fulfilled and rewarding life.

• All sessions last 1 hour and are charged at £55 per hour.

How do I get there?

If you are driving, there is always private parking on the drive. Alternatively, I am a 5 minute walk from Carshalton Beeches station and major bus routes stop very close.