Sammy Allport-Rowley

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BSc (Hons), PG Cert, MNCPS

About me

If you've found yourself here, chances are something isn't feeling quite right.

Maybe you're exhausted from keeping everything going. Perhaps you're constantly putting other people's needs first and have lost sight of what you want. You might feel stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low self-esteem, or wondering when life started feeling so hard.

You don't need to have it all figured out before coming to therapy.

Many of the people I work with arrive feeling burnt out, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of who they are anymore. They often know something needs to change, but don't know where to start. Together, we create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin making sense of what's been weighing on you.

My approach is warm, relaxed, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me isn't about being analysed or judged. It's about having a place where you can show up exactly as you are—whether that's overwhelmed, angry, anxious, confused, hopeful, or all of those things at once.

I believe that meaningful change happens when we feel safe enough to be honest with ourselves. That's why I aim to create a relationship built on trust, acceptance, and genuine connection. I'll listen carefully, support you compassionately, and, when needed, gently challenge the beliefs or patterns that may be keeping you stuck. There's room for laughter too—because even in difficult times, moments of lightness can be incredibly healing.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, burnout, or navigating a neurodiverse diagnosis, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you. My goal isn't to tell you who you should be—it's to help you reconnect with who you already are beneath the stress, expectations, and self-doubt.

I offer a neurodiversity-affirming space where you're welcome to stim, fidget, move around, or express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable. You don't need to mask or pretend here.

With nine years of professional experience, I've supported people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Again and again, I've seen what can happen when someone finally has the space to be heard, understood, and accepted. Clients often tell me they leave therapy feeling lighter, more confident, more present, and more able to trust themselves.

If you're tired of carrying everything on your own, I'd love to help.

You don't have to know exactly what you need right now. We can figure that out together. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Counselling and Therapeutic Studies, BSc (Hons) Degree, 2009.

Counselling Children and Adolescents, Diploma L4, 2015.

Counselling Practice Diploma L4, 2017.

Specialist Clinical Practice: Learning Disabilities and Autism in Children and Young People, Post Graduate Certificate, 2023.

Member organisations

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Sessions can be online or face-to-face with one flat rate of £60 per session. 

I know money may be tight, and I believe that counselling should be accessible for all. If you feel we might be able to work together, but are worried about costs, please get in touch. I offer a free initial 15-minute consultation, and I have limited availability for reduced-price sessions. 

Liverpool, Merseyside, L16

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

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Zoom
Whatsapp
Microsoft Teams