- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-focused methods
- Work on relationships
About Samantha
Samantha Ryan is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are carrying the effects of stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Samantha also supports those facing grief, addiction, intimacy concerns and major life changes, including issues linked to ADHD and bipolar.
Her practice uses a person-centred approach and trauma-focused methods to help people make sense of what has happened to them. Sessions aim to be straightforward and paced by the client. She listens without judgement and helps people name thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming.
Samantha has worked in a variety of settings. Her background includes four years at a charity supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year working with people affected by cancer in a hospital setting, and a year providing counselling at a women’s centre. She also runs a private practice from a therapy room in England and has provided counselling through an online subscription service.
In practical terms she helps people process difficult memories, build trust in themselves again, and manage day-to-day problems like sleep, eating and relationship patterns. Conversations often focus on coping strategies, clearer communication, and breaking down big problems into small steps.
People who have found her helpful are often those wanting steady support after traumatic experiences or those trying to rebuild confidence and routine in early adulthood. For international clients and anyone outside the UK, sessions are offered in English and arrangements can be discussed before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Samantha combines person-centred therapy with trauma-focused methods. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what is said so the client can understand their feelings more clearly. It helps with low self-esteem, uncertainty about life choices, and the everyday pressures of early adulthood. Trauma-focused work addresses the impact of past harm. That approach involves helping people process difficult memories at a pace they can manage, and learning practical ways to reduce flashbacks, overwhelm, or insomnia that often follow trauma. Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Samantha treats that choice as collaborative - she will discuss what feels most useful based on your needs, goals and preferences, and adapt methods as you go. The aim is to agree on practical steps that make sessions feel relevant and manageable. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow check-ins during breaks from work or study. If you are arranging international sessions, note that timings and cost may vary by location. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking to make sure they suit your routine and technical setup.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Samantha supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with grief, addictions, intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, and career or life-change stresses.
How would you describe her way of working?
She uses a person-centred approach alongside trauma-focused therapy. That means sessions are paced by the client and also include techniques to address the effects of trauma.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years' experience, including four years at a charity for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year supporting people affected by cancer in a hospital, and time at a women’s centre.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom. She also provides counselling through an online subscription service.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients and arrangements for sessions can be discussed before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location selected during signup.
What do I need to do to start?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the service.
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