Samantha Carbon
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About me
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in creating meaningful and lasting change. My role is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, challenged with compassion, and accepted without judgement.
I am a UKCP-registered Psychotherapist, Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) and Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA). Alongside my clinical practice, I am a trainer and supervisor, supporting the development of psychotherapists and counsellors in training. These roles continually deepen my clinical thinking, ethical practice and commitment to lifelong learning, bringing a richness and depth to my work with every client.
As a woman of colour, I understand that our identities, cultures, families and lived experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. I recognise that experiences of race, culture, gender, sexuality, class, disability, faith, migration, privilege and discrimination can profoundly influence emotional wellbeing. Whether these issues are central to your therapy or simply part of your story, I strive to create a space where every aspect of your identity is welcomed with curiosity, respect and cultural humility.
My Approach
I work from an integrative, relational framework, adapting therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. My work is grounded in Transactional Analysis, while also drawing upon psychodynamic thinking and contemporary relational approaches. Together, we explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also the patterns, relationships and experiences that may have shaped your way of being.
I believe that people are not broken. Often, the ways we have learned to survive difficult experiences become patterns that no longer serve us. Therapy offers an opportunity to understand these patterns with compassion, develop greater self-awareness, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, I offer a warm, collaborative and reflective therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences safely and at your own pace.
Areas I Work With
I work with adults experiencing a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
Anxiety, panic attacks and chronic stress
Depression and low mood
Trauma, complex trauma and the impact of abuse
Bereavement, grief and loss
Relationship, attachment and intimacy difficulties
Family and interpersonal conflict
Addiction and recovery
Eating disorders and disordered eating
Body image, obesity and self-esteem
Codependency and unhealthy relationship patterns
Sexuality, identity and belonging
Workplace stress, burnout and career challenges
Cross-cultural experiences, race, discrimination and identity
Confidence, self-worth and life transitions
What You Can Expect
I value authenticity, openness and collaboration. I do not believe therapy is about giving advice or telling you who to be. Instead, we work together to understand your experiences, recognise your strengths, and create opportunities for growth and lasting change.
My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can make sense of your story, deepen your understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move towards living a life that feels more connected, purposeful and authentic.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Qualifications
I trained at the Metanoia Institute (MET):-
MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Middlesex University)
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (PGDip)
Clinical Diploma Transactional Analysis Counselling (PGDip)
Clinical Diploma in Supervision (CPPD)
I'm a Certified Transactional Analyst, in the field of psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups and Provisional Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy).
I have extensive experience working with addictions. I also work with a team of therapists at The Sanctum Rehabilitation Centre Uxbridge, providing after-care for clients working with complex presentations.
Areas of clinical expertise include:
- Drug Addiction (recreational & prescription)
- Alcoholism
- Eating Disorders (over-eating, anorexia, bulimia)
- Self-harm
- Codependency
- Gambling
- Sex addiction
- Over-exercising
- Workaholism
- Transawareness
All of my work is supervised by a qualified supervisor, who oversees and monitors my work. I feel that this is an essential part of delivering an ethical and professional service to my clients.
Memberships
- UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists) Clinical Psychotherapist
- IARTA (International Association of Relational Transactional Analysts)
- EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysts)
- Metanoia Institute
- BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) Registered.
- BAATN Organisation
- PinkTherapy.com
I am fully insured. I also work with the following insurance companies: Bupa, Axa, Aviva, Axa, Vitality,Nuffield, WPA,
I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I abide by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Code of Ethics of the Metanoia Institute (MET) London.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have special interests in anxiety, relationship problems,addictions, work related stress around employment grievances along with cultural and lack of confidence presentations.
I also have experience working with gender dysphoria for individuals as well as parents of adolscents. I am an active member of Gendered Intelligence and Pink Therapy.com.
Therapies offered
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Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Location - Ruislip/Eastcote, Central London - Baker Street/Marylebone Practice daytime. ONLINE REQUESTS AVAILABLE.Enquire for Fees
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Ruislip Eastcote, Central London in Baker Street area.
Further information
I am an experienced supervisor, psychotherapist and counsellor and I offer supervision to qualified and practitioners those in training or in related professions, such as teachers, emergency services, health care providers etc.
I hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. My supervision qualification is recognised by the BACP. I offer supervision in both one to one and group formats and my style of working is to provide a safe space for the individual to look at the work that they are undertaking and to explore, reflect and gently challenge. My goal is to facilitate safe and ethical practice as well as both supporting and enabling the practitioner to grow and develop in their work.
My fees for individual supervision are; London £70 My cancellation policy is 7 days.
