Val Sampson

10 Hampton Court Crescent Graburn Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9BA View map
020 8979 3440 / 07970 458 399 www.valsampson.co.uk Click here to Email me

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Relationships are hard work.  A new relationship may be a source of joy and transformation; a long-standing relationship may be much more of a struggle.  Add the stress of work and family into the mix and many of us find ourselves looking at our partner and thinking 'it shouldn't be like this'. 

I work mainly with couples to understand what's gone wrong in their relationship and then to take steps to put it right.  One of the biggest predictors of a successful couple relationship is the ability to communicate and to manage difficult conversations.  It is very hard to cope with states of high emotion and to problem-solve at the same time.  Counselling enables you  to understand the roots of distress you may be experiencing, and then to take a rational and objective look at what needs to happen to improve your relationship. 

I also work with individuals whose partners may be unwilling to attend couples counselling with them, and with people who may not currently be in a relationship, but who want to better understand themselves and how they relate to others.   

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Relate Counsellor (University of East London Graduate Certificate: Foundation in Couples Counselling)

Qualified Executive Coach (The School of Coaching, accredited by University of Strathclyde and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council)

My training with Relate was in psychodynamic and systemic therapy.  Since then I have attended a variety of courses, including some training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.  I am interested in neuroscience and I adapt my theoretical approach according to the needs of my clients.  I hope to remain flexible and fully attuned to what works best for them.  I have many hundreds of hours of experience working with couples and individuals, and I believe it is vital to continue to remain open to new ideas and new ways of working to best support my clients.

British Psychological Society (Affiliate Member)

As an Individual Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy I abide by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Adoption Issues
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Child Related Issues
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Physical Abuse
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

My fees are £80 per session.  Each session lasts for a full hour.  I also offer two-hour sessions to clients if the circumstances are appropriate.  Concessions for clients on low incomes are available.

Further Information

I am the author of four books which have been published in the UK, USA and Europe and I have worked as a broadcaster specialising in relationships for the BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and national and local radio. My books are:

• The Breast Cancer Book (Vermilion)
• Tantra: The Art of Mind-blowing Sex (Vermilion)
• How to Have Great Sex for the Rest of Your Life (Piatkus)
• The Real Sex Kitten's Handbook (Quadrille)

I've also contributed articles on relationships to a range of national newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Good Housekeeping, You and Men's Health.  

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