Pamela Harris

Pamela Harris is a counsellor with 23 years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk about what feels hard and begin to make changes. She has worked with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and people living with depression. Pamela has particular experience with LGBT issues and with young adult concerns, and she drew on 15 years working in schools to support younger people during that time. Her way of working is flexible and centred on the individual. She listens first, and then together with the client shapes a plan that fits that person’s needs and goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking alongside emotional support. Pamela pays attention to relationships and attachment, and she also supports people dealing with isolation or family of origin difficulties. Other areas she commonly addresses include self-harm, sexuality, self-love, and post-traumatic stress. People who come to Pamela often want straightforward help with coping, clearer communication, or a plan to move forward after loss or trauma. She works in an approachable manner and aims to help people find realistic, day-to-day ways to feel better.

How Pamela uses client-centred and solution-focused work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and respect. In practice that means the counsellor follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you find your own answers. This approach can be helpful for people coping with grief, low mood, or identity questions because it prioritises understanding and acceptance.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps that move you toward your goals. Sessions often identify what is already working and build on those strengths to create manageable changes. This can be useful for stress, anxiety, communication problems, and getting unstuck in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Pamela will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and then help decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer options if you prefer not to use video, for example choosing an audio call or another supported format.