Samantha Doyle
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About me
Hi, my name is Sam, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. It can be a daunting experience trying to find a suitable counsellor, so please have a read and see if you feel that I am a fit for you.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the BACP and NCPS which means you have assurance that I am working to an ethical code of conduct. I offer one-to-one sessions that are 50 minutes long at £50 per session. I work with adolescents and adults and I use an integrative approach with person-centred therapy being at the heart of my practice. This is a type of talk therapy, where together we build a positive therapeutic relationship, facilitating your self-discovery process, exploring your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviours and worldview.
I tailor my sessions to each individual client's needs and offer techniques from other counselling approaches, should I feel these would be of benefit to you.
What you may be going through
It may be difficult to explain exactly what is going on for you, or you may be unsure if you need therapy. I can tell you that you don’t need to be in ‘crisis’ to benefit from therapy. What you may be going through could be:
- Worrying about a chronic illness diagnosis
- Sadness over a loss - loss of a person close to you, loss of a job, miscarriage
- Struggling to cope with change - relationship breakdown/divorce
- Frustration regarding infertility journey
- Overwhelmed parent - mum/dad guilt
- Insecurities about your appearance
- Overthinking that is interfering with everyday life
- Insomnia and fatigue that is having an impact on all areas of life
- Feeling like you are failing at life - comparing your life to others
- Panic and anxiousness in social settings
- Feeling different or misunderstood - ADHD and autism diagnosis
- Work related stress
Whatever it is you may be experiencing, maybe it’s something completely different to the above, I am here to listen.
What to expect
I am a warm, compassionate individual and I provide a relaxed, none judgmental, fully accepting, space for you to be heard and validated in your experience. There is no such thing as ‘too much information’ in the room, every thought is welcomed, even if you think it is silly or stupid. I encourage you to bring every part of you to the sessions and together, we can explore, work through, understand and process any unpleasant thoughts, feelings and/or experiences. This can create more self-awareness, helping you to find the resources needed to move through life more comfortably.
What I offer
I offer one-to-one counselling sessions online, over the telephone or face-to-face, which will take place in my private and confidential therapy room located in Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield. These sessions are 50 minutes long and the amount of sessions you may require will be dependent on your situation, which we can discuss in our initial telephone consultation.
I now also offer single session therapy (SST), where we will agree to meet for one session of 75 minutes long, to deal with your nominated concern. This is a great option when you are experiencing a short-term problem or are unsure if you want to commit to longer-term therapy. It allows you to find out what therapy is like, whilst helping you find ways to get moving again.
EMAIL is the best way to contact me however, please check SPAM/JUNK folders for my response to your enquiry, as quite often they end up in there.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualification
- Bsc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice (Level 4, 5 & 6) - The University of Salford
- Certificate on counselling skills (Level 3) - St Helens College
- Certificate on counselling skills (Level 2) - St Helens College
Experience
I have a background in sports massage therapy, where I have helped people with their physical pain and also build confidence in their appearance, which also feeds into mental health. I believe in the mind-body connection and that one ultimately affects the other. This experience helping individuals to grow physically and mentally pathed the way for my career as a Counsellor. I started volunteering as a mentor with young offenders at Targeted Youth Services in Wigan before embarking on my journey to become a counsellor. I have had the privilege of working with many children and adults over the years with greater experience in identity crises, autism and ADHD, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, manipulative relationships, parent/child relationships, chronic shame and/or guilt, and toxic family systems, but not limited to these client experiences and happy to work with whatever it is you are finding difficult at the moment. I absolutely love what I do and it is my passion to help people of all ages to find their voice and reach their full potential.
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.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My counselling sessions are £50 for 50 mins. Each client's journey is unique to them and therefore, I cannot determine how many sessions you may require, but this is something we can discuss in the initial telephone consultation.
I also offer single session therapy (SST) and these sessions are £65 for 75 minutes. This approach is beneficial for those who have specific concerns such as decision making dilemmas, recent life changes, parenting skills or anxiety before important events. This session is goal-oriented, focusing on specific issues or challenges and is a collaborative process, where you work together with me to create a plan for change. Although it is a single session, if you feel at the end of the session that you require further support then this can be arranged.
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I am flexible with my working hours and I will do my best to accommodate you where I can. Feel free to contact me directly to discuss this further.
Further information
Having experienced therapy myself, I understand it can feel really daunting to find the right therapist and then attending the first session. The first session is always the hardest with the fear of the unknown, not knowing myself or what to expect, but rest assured I am a warm and welcoming individual and there is no pressure or expectations on you to know what to say. All you need to focus on is attending the session and everything else will just happen naturally.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile fully, I really appreciate it.
