- Integrative approach
- Focus on sleep
- Practical steps
About Samantha
Samantha Lawson is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She has worked extensively with people facing addiction, relationship strain, low motivation, low self‑esteem and depression. Samantha presents a calm, down-to-earth style and focuses on helping people find practical steps forward.
Her work blends several evidence-informed approaches so sessions can be shaped to each person's needs. Samantha aims to keep things collaborative - she asks about what matters to you and adjusts methods as you go. Sessions tend to focus on small, achievable changes and on building confidence to handle day-to-day challenges.
She often uses mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help people sit with difficult feelings without getting overwhelmed. Cognitive behavioural methods are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviour patterns. Psychodynamic ideas may also be drawn on to understand longer-standing patterns that affect current choices.
Samantha pays particular attention to sleep and rest as part of overall wellbeing, and she supports people who are struggling with tiredness or disrupted sleep. She also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue, intimacy concerns and a range of relationship problems.
People who prefer clear, structured conversations and a supportive, non-judgemental tone often find Samantha a good fit. If you want to work at your own pace and focus on practical changes, she offers a collaborative space to try new strategies.
To begin, follow the site process to match with her, complete the short questionnaire and schedule a session when ready.
How certain approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose small actions that align with their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and difficulties that feel chronic. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours to change how someone feels. It is often used for low mood, anxiety and sleep-related problems. Client-Centred Therapy offers a compassionate, non-directive space where the counsellor follows the person's lead and helps them clarify what they want to change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods with the client and together decide what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process that can shift as goals and needs change.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or long commutes, and they can reduce travel time. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins, while others suit longer, reflective conversations or exercises such as mindfulness practice. Discussing practical arrangements early helps sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Samantha supports people with addictions, relationship difficulties, low self‑esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as trauma, intimacy struggles, career stress and sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, collaborative style that combines practical work with exploration. Sessions focus on small steps, building resilience and tailoring methods to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of professional experience and completed a year‑long placement with over 100 hours of practice. Her caseload has included a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP as her stated credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.