Sam Done
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About me
Hi, I’m Sam, an online CBT and EMDR therapist supporting neurodivergent people across the UK who want to claim their lives back from Anxiety and OCD.
Often people reach out for help when they feel they no longer have control over their anxiety. This may look like constant worrying, intense sensations in the body, or difficulty making decisions through fear of things going wrong. Many people feel shame about their experiences and are held back from living a full life.
Some people report experiencing trauma and others can’t pinpoint the cause of their anxiety. Whatever your story, we can work together to help you get to a place where you feel unburdened by anxiety and able to live a more fulfilling life.
All sessions are tailored and bespoke to you, to help you work towards long-lasting relief from distress and empowerment to make any changes you wish to make.
Neuro-affirming Therapy
I offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for autistic and ADHD adults who are ready to move beyond survival mode and begin to feel safer, more confident, and more connected to who they truly are.
If you’re neurodivergent, or think you might be, you probably know what it’s like to feel different, constantly second-guess yourself, and feel overwhelmed by emotions and sensations in your body. Many of the neurodivergent people I work with experience anxiety, emotional numbness, masking, and shame.
These experiences have a profound impact on your identity; with many people telling me that they have felt this way for so long that they're not sure who they are, or what they want from life.
It's important to know that therapy isn’t about changing who you are or ignoring the systems in place that contribute to how you feel. Navigating the modern world as a neurodivergent person can be extremely complex - therapy is place where you can take the time to understand yourself, experience your emotions, and find new ways of living that give you the best chance of getting back into the driving seat of your life.
My Lived Experience
When I discovered that I was neurodivergent later in life, suddenly everything made sense. Before, I didn't know why I found everyday life difficult. I had no language for what I was going through, so therefore, I didn't understand my inner world. My diagnosis of ADHD was a turning-point. I could finally put the words to what I had been experiencing my whole life. Over time, I stopped feeling so shameful for being different and found new ways of living that actually worked for my brain. My lived experience as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent therapist deeply informs my work. While I’ll never claim to know exactly what your experience is, I do understand how complex navigating your neurodivergence can feel.
How it works
The therapies I offer are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). CBT can help you understand yourself and your difficulties in a practical way; giving you understanding, clarity, and tools. EMDR can help you to get to the root of your difficulties and helps to reduce the intensity of any distressing memories that are maintaining how you feel. When CBT and EMDR are used together, they make for a powerful combination that can give you long-lasting relief from your distress and empowerment to make any changes you wish to make.
Next Steps
Whether you have a diagnosis, are on a waiting list or simply exploring who you are, you are welcome here. If you’re ready to explore therapy, I’d love to support you. Please click the link to my website to enquire.
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an Accredited BABCP Psychotherapist, CBT Supervisor, EMDR Therapist, and Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have over a decade experience of supporting people with their emotional health.
Full Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree: Mental Health Nursing
- Post-Graduate Diploma: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Post-Graduate Certificate: Supervisory Skills
- Certificates: EMDR (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Professional Bodies
- BABCP (Accredited)
- RCN (Member)
Neurodiversity-Affirming Service
Ways I ensure my service is Neurodiversity Affirming:
- Sam Done Therapy is neurodivergent-led.
- My Clinical Supervisor, whom I consult with on a monthly basis, is a neurodivergent CBT and EMDR Therapist, specialising in trauma.
- I attend a monthly peer supervision group for therapists specialising in neurodiversity. The group is neurodiverse and reflections on lived experience are encouraged.
- I regularly attend CPD events to further advance my skills and knowledge.
- I have led and facilitated many neurodiversity training events within the NHS and schools for multiple years.
- From a previous role, I have experience of undertaking ADHD assessments as part of a CAMHS service.
- In a previous role, I worked closely with schools to improve the support of their students and advocated for the needs of neurodivergent young people and SEN parents/carers.
I am fully covered by professional indemnity insurance.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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.
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Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Further information
My Private Practice is entirely remote, therefore all sessions are completed via video-call or telephone.
