- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Samantha
Samantha Johnson is a counsellor who focuses on helping parents and individuals manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what is causing overwhelm. Samantha aims to create a calm space where people can talk things through and find practical ways to cope.
She qualified as a Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Background and approach
Samantha has practised since 2020 and brings three years of formal therapy experience alongside over eight years working in educational settings. Her background includes time as a School Mental Health Lead. That work gave insight into how children's needs affect parents and carers.
Samantha has supported people connected to those situations, including parents managing additional and complex needs in children. In sessions she blends Person-Centred values with structured CBT tools. Conversations begin with listening and reflecting, then move to goal-focused steps and practical coping techniques.
The aim is to balance understanding feelings with everyday strategies that can be used between sessions. She also helps with wider concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems and challenges linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Samantha tailors each session to the person’s priorities and pace.
Sessions are offered in English and available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Her approach suits people who want clear, usable techniques alongside a supportive listening space.
What Samantha works with
Everything Samantha lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Samantha helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Samantha uses practical approaches online
Samantha draws on Person-Centred principles to create a listening, non-judgemental space where people can talk through parenting challenges and emotional strain. This approach focuses on the person’s experience and priorities and helps them feel understood before moving on to solutions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural techniques to break problems into manageable parts. CBT offers concrete exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping habits, which can help with anxiety, panic episodes and low mood.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Samantha works with each person to decide which methods match their goals and day-to-day life. She adapts the balance of listening and practical tools as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be lower-bandwidth and easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coping plans or people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to keep continuity and fit therapy around parenting and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Samantha
What issues does she commonly help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people facing life changes, panic attacks and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Person-Centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural techniques. Sessions start with understanding the problem then move to skill-building and coping strategies.
What is Samantha’s professional background?
She has practised as a therapist since 2020 and has over eight years of experience in educational roles, including time as a School Mental Health Lead.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
Samantha is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, listed as NCPS.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Samantha?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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