Samantha Hill

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BACP Accredited, BA Hons, MBACP

About me

We are all human beings, doing our best to navigate life’s challenges. Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan, leading to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, compulsions, addictions, or repetitive relationship patterns that feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to open up to others, especially when there may be a fear of judgment, vulnerability, or burdening those around us. That’s why many people turn to counselling.

Seeking support from a counsellor can feel a daunting step, yet finding someone you trust and feel comfortable with is essential. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and conversational, creating a safe enough space to start exploring your thoughts and feelings without fear. Together, we will identify your unique goals and work towards achieving them in a way that feels right for you.

I believe you are the expert of your life therefore, my role is to offer you a robust confidential and compassionate space where you can truly explore you and be heard. Whether you're looking to explore the underlying causes of certain behaviours, develop coping strategies, or simply be listened to and heard, I am here to support you in finding the best possible version of you.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an experienced BACP Accredited therapist.  I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling which is complemented by a BA (Hons) Degree in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling.  Being an integrative counsellor means I combine various approaches to tailor my way of working to best support your individual needs.

I specialise in working with anyone who may find themselves negotiating their way through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, domestic abuse, self-harm.  Equally, I work with survivors of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sexual trauma, sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse.

As a member of the BACP, I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.  As such I attend continued professional development (CPD) training on a regular basis.

As well as my general counselling practice, I work at the Rape And Sexual Advice Support Centre (RASASC) in Guildford.

RASASC Guildford, for more information please click on the link http://www.rasasc.org

BACP registered member number 287925

BACP Certificate of Proficiency

Triangle Certificate in Outcome Star

Safeguarding Certificate

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Certificate Ref: ZA295994

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

I charge £60 per session and a counselling session is 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 call me for an informal and confidential chat.

If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will endeavour to get back to you within 24hours.

Alternatively, you may prefer to email me on;

samanthahilltherapy@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

When I work

My practice hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 6pm

Further information

My practice in Ash is set within a peaceful and welcoming log cabin.  There is parking on the gravel driveway.

I have a dog who may also welcome you by barking.  She is gorgeous yet loud and will not be joining us but, staying within our secure garden.

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

My practice takes place within a cabin surrounded by pea shingle. There is a lip to cross when accessing with a wheel chair.

Additional languages

No

Online platforms

Google Meet