Sam Tomlins
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About me
Struggling with Anxiety, Stress, or Burnout? You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Your mind won’t switch off. Thoughts race, self-doubt creeps in, and even rest feels exhausting. If you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’re running on empty—I’m here to help.
I’m Sam, a qualified counsellor in Newton Abbot, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Since 2017, I’ve worked in local and national mental health charities, as well as within the NHS, helping adults, young people, and professionals move forward when life feels stuck.
I Can Help With:
✅ Anxiety & overthinking – When your mind won’t slow down, and worry takes over.
✅ Burnout & stress – When you’re exhausted but feel like you can’t stop.
✅ Low confidence & self-esteem – When self-doubt makes you question your worth.
✅ Depression & lack of motivation – When even small tasks feel impossible.
✅ Grief & major life changes – When loss or change leaves you struggling to manage.
Not sure what’s wrong? You don’t have to have all the answers—that’s what therapy is for. If something just feels off, we can figure it out together.
What Therapy With Me Feels Like
I know reaching out can feel daunting. That’s why my approach is:
✅ A safe, welcoming space where you can be real.
✅ Down-to-earth conversations that actually help.
✅ Practical tools to help you move forward, at your own pace.
❌ No awkward small talk.
❌ No “just think positive” clichés.
Therapy isn’t about ‘fixing’ you—it’s about helping you feel lighter, clearer, and more in control. Many of my clients start noticing relief after just a few sessions.
Not sure if therapy is right for you? That’s okay. Let’s have a chat.
Why I Do This Work
I know how hard it can be to feel stuck—whether it’s anxiety keeping you up at night, stress making life feel impossible, or self-doubt holding you back.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in mental health support, seeing firsthand how these struggles can take over. I became a counsellor because I believe no one should have to struggle alone.
My job isn’t to give you generic advice—I’ll help you untangle what’s going on and find real solutions that work for you. Everyone’s story is different, which is why I use a flexible, evidence-based approach, tailored to what you need.
How to Get Started: Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation
Therapy is personal—it’s important to find the right fit. That’s why I offer a free 30-minute consultation where we can:
✅ Talk about what’s going on for you.
✅ Explore how therapy might help.
✅ See if we’re the right fit—no pressure, just a conversation.
You can share as much (or as little) as you feel comfortable with. If I’m not the right therapist for you, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.
📩 Email me & I’ll reply within 24 hours.
📞 Call or text me (if I miss you, I’ll get back to you ASAP).
One conversation could change how you feel. Click the link at the top of the page to book your free consultation.
Counselling in Newton Abbot & Online Therapy UK-Wide
I see clients in a private, peaceful setting at Seale Hayne (Newton Abbot)—easy parking, no awkward waiting rooms, just a calm, comfortable space where you can focus on yourself.
Prefer online therapy? No problem—I offer secure video sessions UK-wide.
Training, qualifications & experience
No two people are the same—and neither is therapy. That’s why I combine different evidence-based approaches to find what truly works for you. Practical, flexible, and tailored to your needs.
Postgraduate Qualifications
- Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma – Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Postgraduate Certificate – Psychological Therapies Practice (PWP CYP LI CBT)
- Postgraduate Certificate – Clinical Supervision of Psychological Therapies Practice
Specialist Training & Experience
I stay up to date with the latest in mental health research, so you get proven, effective support that meets your unique needs. Some of the key areas I’ve trained in include:
- Trauma & Attachment – Understanding relational trauma & disorganised attachment
- Addiction & Compulsions – Supporting people with porn addiction & compulsive sexual behaviour
- CBT & DBT Skills – Running Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups
- Suicide & Self-Harm – Crisis intervention & risk management strategies
- Adolescent Therapy – Mentalization-Based Treatment for Adolescents (MBT-A)
- Creative & Short-Term Approaches – Inner child work & single opportunity counselling
- Bereavement Support – Helping people process grief & loss
Why This Matters
Therapy isn’t just about theory—it’s about what actually helps in real life. My training gives me the tools to help you:
✔️ Make sense of your struggles
✔️ Gain clarity and confidence
✔️ Move forward with practical, effective strategies
Member organisations
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
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