Caroline Samia

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About me

I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from several therapeutic models – including person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches – so our work together is shaped around you and your individual needs.

What’s in this for you?

Counselling is a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, reflect, and be heard – without fear of judgement. Whether you're feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or simply unsure of how to move forward, this is your time and space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface.

What will you be able to do that you couldn’t before?

With support, you'll begin to:

  • Understand your emotional responses more clearly
  • Develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, or low mood
  • Communicate more confidently and assertively in relationships
  • Make decisions that align with your values, not just your fears
  • Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts or behaviours
  • Feel more in control of your own story

How will this improve my life?

Therapy can improve your:

  • Emotional wellbeing – by helping you feel more balanced and resilient
  • Relationships – by deepening your self-awareness and communication
  • Confidence – by empowering you to trust yourself and your choices
  • Everyday life – by helping you respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and calm

You don’t need to have all the answers — just the willingness to begin. I'm here to sit alongside you as discover your own.

Training, qualifications & experience

FdSc in Integrative Counselling Practice (Distinction)

I have worked with a wide variety of issues and backgrounds, having initially focused on suicide and self-harm prevention. 

I have significant experience in work-related issues. I take a gentle, compassionate approach to trauma of all kinds.

I keep up-to-date with my continuous professional development and attend regular supervision in line with the BACP requirements.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£40.00 per session

Additional information

There is a free, no obligation, initial call to give you the opportunity to ask questions and decide if you feel comfortable to start sessions.

Hillsborough, County Antrim, BT26

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom
Caroline Samia
Caroline Samia