I am a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, relationships, domestic violence and sexual violence as well as personality disorders, addictions, attachment disorders and eating disorders.
The experience of trauma can range from abuse, accidents or injuries, natural disasters, war or combat, neglect, loss or grief, witnessing violence amongst many. The way we experience a traumatic event can significantly influence how we behave with others and can equally escalate over time. A key area is the attachment and relationships we have with others and how this influences and shapes our life, relationships, friendships and relationships with family.
I have extensive experience working in the NHS and the Criminal Justice System for more than 25 years, and have treated inpatients, outpatients who have experienced acute stress, traumatic stress symptoms, chronic anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress and complex post traumatic stress where clients may have experienced a series of traumatic life events. I also have experience working with anger management and addictions in young adults as well as older adult mental health.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey to find the strength and acceptance in moving forwards and live a better quality of life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Senior Accredited Member (MNCPS Snr Accred) #NCPS414
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Sam is always very responsive and understands my concerns.
Written on Jan 24, 2026 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really feel comfortable with her I’m new and never had a therapist before Samantha makes me feel I’m in my safe zone
Written on Jan 08, 2026 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My sessions have been great so far, Samantha is great and very comforting and a good listener. I already feel better.
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Since working with Samantha, she has been able to get to core issues that I wouldn’t have even thought was connected to my feelings being discussed. She is kind, warm and supportive. I feel safe and comfortable to discuss openly my feelings and concerns.
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Samantha is a pleasant and easy person to talk to. She understands and simplifies things. She knows when to drop or pick up a topic of concern. She holds space for you and gives you time to process, think, and speak at your own pace. She takes the pressure off. I look forward to our sessions where I can laugh and cry and can be myself.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Very happy with the service & my therapist
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd