Counsellor profile
Samantha Hudson, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- CBT
- ACT
- Video and telephone
About Samantha
Counsellor Samantha Hudson, NCPS, has worked in counselling since 2011. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem and career concerns. She also offers coaching and helps with compassion fatigue. Samantha practises in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients in English.
Samantha describes a direct and interactive style. Sessions are conversational and focused on what a person wants to change. She uses practical strategies alongside reflective discussion. The aim is to help people feel clearer about next steps rather than provide quick fixes.
Her approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to look at thinking and behaviour patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that matter to them. Client-Centred work keeps the conversation centred on the person’s experience.
She has particular experience with first responders and veterans from the UK, the US and Canada, though she does not require that background to work together. Samantha has delivered talks and courses on post-traumatic stress and suicide awareness for law enforcement and specialist units.
Her training includes an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and level 4 qualifications in CBT and trauma management. She offers video and telephone sessions, and clients may message between sessions though messaging-only therapy is not offered.
To begin, people use the site matching questionnaire and then book a first appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and decide what matters to them. It often supports work on anxiety, stress and values-based choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on links between thoughts, feelings and actions and is used for anxiety, panic and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation centred on the person’s experience and preferences, giving space to make sense of difficult events.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will talk with each person about their goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and change the plan if needed. The process is collaborative rather than imposed.
The biography states she offers video and telephone sessions. Check the current session options before booking to confirm formats and times. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel, or allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. The focus remains on practical tools and reflective conversation suited to each person’s needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem and career issues, among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and conversational. She uses practical strategies alongside reflective discussion to help people clarify next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised since 2011, giving around 12 years of experience working in private practice and related training roles.
Which professional registration does she hold and where does she practise?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video and telephone sessions and allows messaging between sessions; messaging-only therapy is not provided. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.