Murray Harvey

Murray Harvey is a counsellor with three years' experience who practises in the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor-level counselling qualification and a masters in psychology, and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Murray describes a straightforward, honest style and aims to make sessions feel practical and down to earth.

Murray says he has lived experience of anxiety, panic and depression, and he uses that perspective to connect with people who are struggling. He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues and coping with life changes, and he also lists concerns such as family strain, abandonment and aspects of autism among areas he addresses.

He follows a pluralistic approach, adapting techniques to the person in front of him rather than using a single method. That can mean offering reflective listening, exploring personal meaning, and using practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

Murray aims to be open and direct in sessions. He says he will discuss the work with clients, check what is needed, and change course if something is not helping. He welcomes clear conversation about goals and preferences so the sessions are shaped by the person seeking help.

Outside of work he enjoys music, walking his dog and reading about human behaviour. To start a conversation he asks people to use the service's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability.

How Murray’s approaches translate to online work

Murray commonly integrates client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people manage difficult feelings. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective so they feel heard and can explore what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical steps and exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping, which can help with anxiety and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Murray adapts methods to the person’s needs, goals and preferences, and he discusses progress and changes as therapy continues. This collaborative attitude means the therapy plan can change if something is not helping.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from quieter surroundings or avoid having to be on camera if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals often use online appointments to offer regular, practical support that fits into everyday life.