Samantha Watson

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(Dip.Couns) Therapeutic Counselling - Integrative (MBACP)

About me

 Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't need to have it all figured out to begin. I offer a warm and genuine welcome where you can talk openly, at your own pace, in a caring and accepting space. Together, we'll make sense of what's happening by exploring your thoughts and feelings, helping you to understand yourself better and find the path that feels right for you. 


 

Training, qualifications & experience

For me, being human is fundamentally about connection - with others and, just as importantly, with ourselves. In my work as a counsellor, I have seen how life can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. People may be coping with the loss of someone close, carrying the pain of grief, or facing challenges in their relationships. At times, anxiety, uncertainty, and the sense that life is outside of our control can feel heavy and hard to hold.

I understand that many people also struggle with periods of low mood or low self-esteem, when they may feel that they are not good enough or feel pressured to please others to gain acceptance. These experiences can often be accompanied by feelings of anger, fear, or emotional exhaustion.

I am a qualified practitioner with a BA (Hons) in Communications and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, which supports my understanding of people’s experiences from a relational and human perspective. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I adhere to its ethical framework and professional standards in my work.

Alongside my training, I bring a warm, respectful, and compassionate presence to my practice. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where you will feel heard, valued, and able to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. My work is grounded in the belief that counselling is a collaborative process that can help you reconnect with yourself and move toward greater emotional wellbeing.

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

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£55.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

  • £55 per 50-minute session
  • Free 20-minute online consultation

When I work

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Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Samantha Watson
Samantha Watson