Samantha Grainger

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Integrative Counsellor, Bsc, Adv Dip Psy C

About me

Hello, I’m Sam. Thank you for looking at my profile.

I work with anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, including feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, overthinking, or feeling emotionally on edge.

I offer a calm, confidential and supportive space to help you make sense of what is happening and how it is affecting your life and relationships. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, working gently with emotional patterns and past experiences at your pace.

Alongside private practice, I have worked with survivors of sexual abuse, supported clients in addiction recovery, and currently work with YANA supporting people in rural and farming communities experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties.

I am an integrative therapist and also bring 23 years of nursing experience.

If you are seeking support for anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, you are welcome to get in 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Ad Dip Psy C. 
  • Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills.
  • Certificate in Trauma Therapy (Diploma in progress complete Dec 2025} The Grove Practice, London.
  • Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy. The Grove Practice. London
  • Advanced Communication Skills.
  • Bsc Hons Nursing/RGN.
  • Overcoming Addiction Human Givens institute.
  • Mental health and the Body: Treating trauma.
  • Safegaurding adults and children
  • 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

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£55.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

I offer a Free Initial 15 -20 minute initial consultation 

Individual counselling  £55

Relationship Counselling £65-75

Hypnotherapy Sessions are £60 per hour

I offer concession for those on a low income. This can be discussed at time of booking. 

I offer a 10% discount for keyworkers

When I work

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Morning
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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. 

George Smith House, Dereham Road, Honingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5AP

77 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2HW

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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