Samantha Phillis
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
I am a qualified, experienced counsellor and registered midwife.
I offer individualised counselling, birth trauma therapy, couples therapy, grief therapy (specialising in baby & pregnancy loss including compassionate termination), birth education/hypnobirthing and I am a mindfulness practitioner.
I aim to help individuals , couples & families to heal through creating an active listening, neutral, non-judgmental space where clients feel held and heard.
I offer an individualised therapeutic approach based on years of experience and training.
As a qualified, experienced midwife I offer individual hypnobirthing/antenatal classes to support you on the journey to parenthood. This education will be tailored to meet your individual needs. Please check out my website for more details.
Being a midwife I have a unique insight into the issues parents face - whether that is processing grief from baby & pregnancy loss, compassionate termination, adjusting to pregnancy after loss, adjusting to parenthood, supporting birth trauma issues and any other concerns which arise along the pregnancy and parenthood continuum.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (2003)
- Degree in Psychology (1997)
- Bachelor of Midwifery/ BSc (2018)
- Certificate in CBT (2010)
- Trained in Rewind process (2019)
- KGH hypnobirthing (2022)
- Certificate in Relationship Therapy (2011)
- Certificate in Play Therapy (2012)
- Mindfulness Resilience Enhancement (2014)
- Group Therapy (2008)
- MSc Midwifery (completing Feb 2025)
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am a specialist in birth trauma, pregnancy loss and baby loss support.
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £90.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABILITY FOR COUNSELLING CLIENTS AND SOME LIMITED SPACE FOR BIRTH TRAUMA/REWIND SESSIONS
£50 per 50 minute session for individual counselling (£45 concessions)
£60 per 60 minute relationship/couples therapy session (£55 concessions) OR £90 per 90 minute session (£85 concessions)
£180 for Rewind therapy which is based on 3 sessions (£165 concessions)
Face to face group hypnobirthing £250
Individual hypnobirthing £300
When I work
I work evenings, Saturdays and some availability on a Sunday.
I am currently unable to offer daytime appointments Mon-Fri
Further information
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counselling and support you can start to understand who you are and address some of the causes.
As a midwife I am specialised in offering trauma therapy following a traumatic pregnancy or birth experience Birth Trauma & PTSD
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Grief
As a midwife I have been with families during both joyous & devastating life changing experiences. Being a midwife is about grief as well as joy. I can offer experienced bereavement support to individuals, couples and families who are processing the devastating loss of a baby.
Eating Disorders
As a counsellor I have supported many individuals who are experiencing or recovering from eating disorders. As a midwife I aim to raise awareness of the prevalence and treatment of eating disorders during the pregnancy continuum
Online Services
Counselling can be beneficial to individuals and couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Online sessions are held from the safety of your own home with you at a time that is convenient for you through Zoom.
Perinatal support
As an experienced midwife and counsellor, I am in a unique position to offer highly specialised support to individuals, couples and groups requiring therapy with a range of perinatal issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma. feeding issues and fertility issues.
