- Sleep and rest
- Practical coping
- Neurodiversity aware
About Samantha
Samantha Wilkinson is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people feel better rested and cope with life stress. She works with issues such as sleep problems, anxiety, low mood, grief and motivation in straightforward, supportive sessions. Samantha is BACP registered, and draws on six years of clinical experience in the UK.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on small, realistic steps people can try between meetings to improve daily routines, mood and sleep patterns.
Samantha combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening. That mix helps with managing unhelpful thoughts, accepting difficult feelings and shaping practical habits that support sleep and wellbeing. She often uses simple exercises in session to practise new ways of thinking and winding down.
She has particular experience working with neurodivergent people and with adults facing relationship, parenting, work or identity-related stresses. Samantha also supports those dealing with addiction issues, chronic illness and compassion fatigue, tailoring work to individual needs rather than a fixed programme.
People who meet her can expect clear discussion about goals and a collaborative plan. To begin, clients describe what they want to change and together they choose small steps to try. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan is adjusted as needed.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred listening. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with chronic stress and motivation. Client-centred therapy emphasises being heard and understood, offering space to talk through concerns and build self-led solutions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Samantha works collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's goals and situation. Together they try strategies, notice what helps, and refine the plan so it fits everyday life and sleep routines.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work, care or travel, cut down on commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it easier to keep momentum between meetings and to practise sleep and day-to-day routines in real-time.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people with ADHD, addictions, chronic illness and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening to help people try small, manageable changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional experience working in the UK and has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent clients and adults facing life transitions and relationship stress.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged to accommodate different locations; confirm booking details when you make arrangements.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.