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. If you do decide to contact me please do so by EMAIL, as this is the most effective way to get hold of me.
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 am also a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor, working with autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, OCD and more. Have you recognised traits in yourself and want to explore this more or maybe your young person (high school/college age) has traits or has been recently diagnosed. Whatever it is I help my clients to understand themselves better and find their way in the world. I offer reasonable adjustments and work with individuals and/or families to seek the correct support in high school, college or the workplace.
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:
- ANXIETY taking over you life - worrying, overthinking, racing thoughts, catastrophizing. (Scroll down to ‘experience’ where I talk about anxiety)
- Struggling to cope with change - relationship breakdown/divorce
- Overwhelmed parent - mum/dad guilt
- Insecurities about your appearance
- Overthinking that is interfering with everyday 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
Whatever it is you may be experiencing, maybe it’s something completely different to the above, I am here to listen.
Or are you a counsellor in training, looking to complete your mandatory counselling sessions? Then this is something I can help with, offering students my lower rate. Please email for details.
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.
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 can be discussed when we meet.
Given the pressures of finding a suitable therapist for you, I offer a FREE 30 minute, introductory session, which can be face to face, online or by way of telephone. Just let me know which you would prefer, and if verbal communication is not for you, then this can be done by email also.
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
- Certificate in working therapeutically with Autistic clients
Experience
I work with all types of people and all types of presenting problems including depression, however have greater experience in working with anxiety. Anxiety can be very debilitating, spiralling into negative thoughts, creating disturbing scenarios in your head, feeling fearful but unsure why, it can feel like you are battling with yourself, like you are crazy and can manifest into physical issues like panic attacks, stomach problems, loss of appetite. Anxiety does not need to be your enemy, you don’t have to continue fighting it, together we can face it. In sessions, I can help you to explore your anxiety, make sense of your inner world, challenge current thought processes and help you to break free from these debilitating patterns.
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 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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £50 for the session, which is 50 minutes long.
I am aware that this is an expensive commitment, therefore if you are struggling financially, please get in touch and we can discuss this, as I do offer a small number of concession slots. Please check your SPAM folder for my response to your enquiry as they sometimes get lost in there.
When I work
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I am taking on a few more clients Monday to Thursday. Daytime is more flexible for me, however, I do offer some evening appointments.
