Murray Harvey
BACP
United Kingdom
Candid counsellor focused on practical progress
Continue with MurrayAt a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 412851
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Open and direct
- Practical sessions
- Continual learning
About Murray
Murray Harvey is a BACP-registered counsellor with three years of clinical experience. He combines psychological study with counselling training to offer straightforward, honest sessions. Murray says he understands the pain of anxiety, panic and addiction because he has lived through similar challenges. He aims to meet people where they are and to shape sessions around their needs.
Murray uses a pluralistic way of working, which means he draws on different methods to match each person. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on clear communication about goals and progress. He describes himself as open, direct and committed to continuing professional learning.
He often works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges and coping with life changes. Murray also pays attention to issues such as attachment problems, caregiver strain, codependency and eating-related concerns. He welcomes questions about specific difficulties and will be frank if a referral would be more suitable.
Murray highlights the importance of ethics and safety and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has completed a degree in counselling and a masters in psychology, and holds standard checks and professional insurance. These measures are part of how he manages safe practice.
Outside work he keeps active, studies psychology, and walks his dog. He aims to help people find meaning and practical ways to move forward, while being honest about what therapy can and cannot do.
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How Murray Uses Different Approaches Online
Murray draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach uses curious, non-judgemental questions to help you identify what matters and to build motivation for action.
He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current feelings. This work helps when communication or closeness feels difficult and you want to understand those patterns.
Client-Centred Therapy is another strand of his practice, offering a listening, respectful space where your perspective guides the work. Together these approaches help with anxiety, life changes and self-esteem concerns by combining practical steps with clearer personal understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy. Murray will work collaboratively to decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. He checks in about progress and adapts methods if something is not helping.
If you are thinking about online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a tight schedule. It also lets you keep continuity when routines change, while the therapist and client decide together how best to use the time. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessHearing impairedImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Murray help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar concerns and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress and eating-related problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic, down-to-earth style that mixes approaches to fit each person, focusing on clear goals and honest communication.
What is his professional background?
He studied counselling at university and completed a masters in psychology, and he has three years of experience in practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers