About me
Hello, I’m Samantha.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially when there are so many therapists to choose from. You may be wondering who feels right for you.
I offer a warm, honest, reflective and down-to- earth space where you can talk about whatever is going on for you, at your own pace.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, struggling with low mood, relationship difficulties, or a loss of direction. You may be finding it hard to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, or noticing patterns that feel difficult to change.
I am trauma informed and work closely with the impact of trauma, whether that relates to a single significant experience or the build-up of smaller experiences over time. Trauma can shape how we feel about ourselves, others, and the world, often in ways that are not always immediately obvious.
Whatever brings you, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Together, we can gently explore your experiences, past and present and begin to make sense of what’s happening for you. My aim is to support you in understanding your emotions, building confidence and resilience, and finding a way forward that feels right for you. My belief is you are the expert of you, yet right now you may have found yourself off course and struggling to get back to you.
I offer a free 30-minute introductory call, as well as in-person sessions, so we can see whether we feel like a good fit.
If you find my profile speaks to you please feel free to make contact, Samantha.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 Certificate in counselling skills
- Level 3 Certificate in counselling studies
- Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling
- Level 6 BA (Hons) Degree in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling
- 5 years working at Women's Support Centre - Woking
- 9 years experience as a volunteer at Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) - ongoing
- 6 years in private practice - ongoing
- BACP Accredited
- Continued Professional Development on a regular basis in accordance with my governing body of the BACP
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.
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
My fee is £60 for a counselling session of 50 minutes.
I accept cash on the day or bank transfers a day before our session.
If you are considering counselling please feel free to make contact to arrange an informal and confidential 30 minute introductory session.
If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will endeavour to get back to you within 48hours.
Alternatively, you may prefer to email me on;
Further information
My practice in Ash is set within a peaceful and welcoming log cabin. There is parking on the gravel driveway. Ash train station is 5 minutes walk away and the number 20 bus stop is 4 minutes away.
My dog may welcome you by barking. She is gorgeous yet can be loud, she will not be joining us but staying within our secure garden.
