Samantha Grainger
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello. I am Sam. Thank you for considering my profile.
I understand that it is sometimes difficult to take the first step, and you may be feeling nervous and apprehensive. You may feel like your thought processes are jumbled, you do not know where to start and it feels like your mind is on a spin cycle? This constant battle can feel exhausting and overwhelming.
My aim will be to help you feel comfortable. I will listen and provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore anything that may be confusing, painful, or uncomfortable. Being heard for the first time allows us to unload some of our burdens.
We will work together to help process your emotions, increase your confidence and self-esteem and find your own inner strength to move forwards in a way that is authentic to you.
I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including life transitions, relationship breakdowns, abuse,grief, depression, anxiety and anxiety related issues, work related stress
I work from an integrative framework, this allows me to tailor the therapy to your needs. All people are unique and different approaches help different people. I believe in tailoring my approach to you.
My background
I am a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor and work with adults age 17+. Alongside my private practice I work one day a week with the Sue Lambert charity counselling victims of abuse and sexual violence.I spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor at Emerging Futures counselling clients in the recovery phase of drug and alcohol addiction.
Aside from counselling I write a monthly well-being column for a positive news website covering Norfolk and Suffolk. https://folkfeatures.co.uk
Previously I have worked as a qualified nurse for 27 years, I've seen first-hand the effects that emotional and traumatic life events can have on individuals. My professional and personal experiences naturally led me towards this profession.
I work with adults 16+
I really look forward to welcoming you into my therapeutic space and walking alongside you on your journey
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Ad Dip Psy C.
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills.
- Advanced Communication Skills.
- Bsc Hons Nursing/RGN.
- Overcoming Addiction Human Givens institute.
- Mental health and the Body: Treating trauma.
- Volunteer counsellor at Emerging Futures working with clients who are in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Focus on behaviour change.
- Counsellor at Sue Lambert working with clients who have experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse.
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free Initial 15 minute telephone consultation
Counselling Sessions are £50 per hour
Hypnotherapy Sessions are £60 per hour
I offer concession for those on a low income. These sessions will be £35 (Honingham practice) and £40(Norwich practice).
I offer a 10% discount for keyworkers
When I work
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My last session is 8pm on Tues, Weds and Thurs
Further information
I am a registered member with BACP and NCPS.
