- Sleep and rest support
- Trauma aware approach
- Practical coping skills
About Samantha
Samantha Hudson is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep problems and work-related strain. She supports those who are struggling with low self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue and career questions. Samantha frames therapy as a practical, respectful conversation that aims for clear next steps rather than jargon. She holds the NCPS credential and brings 12 years of practice experience to her work in the United Kingdom.
Samantha uses straightforward, interactive sessions that are warm and down-to-earth. She often draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking patterns and practical skills. Client-Centred methods shape the way she listens and tailors each session to the individual. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are mixed in when they fit the client’s goals.
Her background includes long-term work with first responders and veterans in the UK, US and Canada, and she has delivered keynote talks and training on post-traumatic stress and suicide awareness. Those roles inform how she talks about trauma and recovery, but she offers support to anyone who wants therapy. She describes her style as sensitive and respectful, aiming to make people feel at ease so they can speak openly.
Samantha has studied a range of practical qualifications, including an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and Level 4 training in CBT and post-traumatic stress management. She brings those tools together when creating a tailored plan for each person.
Sessions are arranged to focus on what a person wants to change next. Samantha encourages small, achievable steps and works collaboratively on tools for better sleep, calmer reactions and clearer choices.
How Samantha’s approaches work online
Samantha uses cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy among other approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and practical actions, helping people accept difficult feelings while building a life they care about.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that suit their needs. She adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to change.
She offers video and telephone sessions, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. The same therapeutic principles apply online as in person, and the focus remains on practical skills for sleep, managing stress and dealing with trauma-related symptoms.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Samantha works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and sleep problems. She also supports those facing workplace strain, low self-esteem and anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, interactive and practical. Sessions focus on respectful listening and clear steps you can try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has been practising since 2011, giving her about 12 years of direct experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as shown in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and she has worked with people from the UK, US and Canada.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video and telephone sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and other factors, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.