- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Neurodivergence support
About Samantha
Samantha Wilkinson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns people commonly face in early adulthood, such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and difficulties with motivation. She also supports people managing neurodivergence and related practical challenges.
Samantha uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches to help people make small, useful changes. Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and building clear, manageable steps to try between meetings. She will listen to how life has been for someone and help them pick strategies that fit their daily routine.
Her background includes work with people facing addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, anger and career uncertainty. She also offers help around attachment and intimacy-related issues, chronic illness and body image concerns. Clients with complex experiences such as bipolar or trauma-related symptoms are within her remit, and she draws on a mix of practical methods to support them.
Samantha values working collaboratively and avoids clinical jargon. She aims to make sessions understandable and focused on what a person wants to change. Progress is measured in real-life steps rather than abstract goals.
International clients may be accepted and sessions are held in English. To begin, visitors choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Samantha uses therapeutic approaches online
Samantha draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take practical steps that align with their values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while making choices that matter, which can help with anxiety, low motivation and identity questions. CBT looks at thinking and behaviour patterns, teaching skills to manage worry, improve sleep and tackle low mood.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to understand how early relationship patterns affect current connections and intimacy. That approach helps people who feel stuck in repeating the same relationship problems or who want clearer boundaries and communication.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adapt methods to match their goals and daily life. Together they decide which techniques to try and how progress will be checked.
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the profile does not specify particular options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study and work, avoid travel time, and choose quieter surroundings for a focused conversation. Different formats can also suit people who prefer shorter check-ins, phone-based conversations or sessions without video.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, low self-esteem and motivation. She also addresses issues such as addiction, sleep and eating difficulties and work-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods and avoids heavy jargon. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options. The profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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