Hello, I’m a BACP-registered, trauma-informed psychotherapist, mental health nurse, educator and coach with over 25 years’ experience working in mental health. I’ve helped many people work through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges — from social anxiety and depression to childhood trauma, self-esteem issues and relationship difficuties.
I am passionate about improving people's experiences of mental health care and have led improvement programmes to do this, with some of my work being published to share how change can be made.
I offer a safe, confidential and supportive space where we can explore what’s going on for you. Together, we’ll work to understand the root cause of your difficulties, not just the symptoms, and help you move forward with more clarity, confidence and purpose.
Previous clients have fed back on how they have benefited from my warm, insightful and professional approach, and that our work together helps them make real progress. It is always a privilege to be alongside my clients on their journey.
Here are some of the issues I commonly support people with:
• Anxiety, panic, and overthinking
• Depression, low mood and low self-esteem
• Emotional regulation issues
• Relationship and attachment difficulties
• Childhood trauma and complex PTSD
• Loss of identity, confidence or purpose
• Impact of chronic illness
• Eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia)
• Work-related stress, burnout, or bullying
My Approach
My style is warm, active, and collaborative. I combine evidence-based therapies like:
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
• Compassion-Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based CBT (trauma informed)
• DBT skills for emotional regulation
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #409133
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Samantha McEwan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Samantha, is empathetic and supportive. She is a good listener and I look forward to working with her over the coming weeks.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Samantha is an exceptional therapist—she’s a truly attentive listener and has a calm, thoughtful approach to problem-solving. I always feel heard and understood in our sessions, and her guidance has helped me navigate some really challenging situations with clarity and confidence. Highly recommended.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Samantha is very caring and knowledgeable
Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression
Since I started with Samantha I have felt strongly supported to the extent that the improvement in my mental health has been amazing. I was very anxious when we began and was unable to believe that I would so rapidly see an improvement. I am now able to recognize where my problems began and have been able to resume activities that previously I felt would be impossible, for example driving again. I am able to relax and to enjoy social situations that previously I had avoided. All in all this has been, and continues to be, an extremely positive experience.
Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Samantha is considerate, professional and will provide you with tools to start getting better and support you strongly on your journey. She creates an environment where you instantly feel safe and are ready to share more than you thought you would.
Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Samantha makes me feel seen, heard and understood in our sessions and in our communications between sessions. She asks me questions which are so relevant to my situation and encourages me to think about what's really important, especially those things that I might have shied away from thinking about or discussing with other people.
She has set a really good pace in our conversations - my thoughts and feelings are quite complex, and I don't feel rushed to make any decisions or come to a conclusion.
As someone who is very open in sharing my feelings with friends and family I was a bit sceptical about how helpful talking therapy would be for me, but I am definitely feeling the benefits.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Samantha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety