Murray Harvey, BACP

Murray Harvey brings a clear, practical approach to counselling. He trained in counselling at university and completed a masters in psychology, and he is registered with the BACP. Murray says he has lived experience of anxiety, panic and addiction, and he uses that perspective when he listens to people. He wants sessions to be honest, straightforward and focused on what each person needs.

Murray describes himself as a pluralistic psychotherapist, which means he mixes different approaches to fit the person in front of him. He aims to work collaboratively, talking through goals and adjusting his methods to what helps most. He emphasises simple, direct conversation rather than jargon or unnecessary complexity.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and also works with concerns such as bipolar issues, family matters and feelings of abandonment. He notes additional interest in ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, attachment difficulties and neurodiversity related concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

With three years of experience, Murray prefers a straightforward style. He says he can work with a wide range of presentations and will be frank if something sits outside his scope. He values ethical practice, holds a full adult and child DBS, and has professional insurance alongside his BACP registration.

Outside of work he enjoys music, walking his dog and reading about how people navigate life. He encourages people to get in touch to see if they might work well together.

How his approaches guide remote care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection issues, attachment worries and how past losses affect present relationships. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room, offering a non-judgemental space where the counsellor reflects and follows the client's pace to build clarity and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is practical and skills-focused, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Murray will discuss goals and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges. He aims to collaborate on decisions about methods so sessions match the client's needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, require less travel and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. If you want to arrange a first appointment, use the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.