Counsellor profile
Samantha Lawson, BACP
Counsellor - Addictions and Relationships
See online counselling options- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
About Samantha
Samantha Lawson is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of experience. She works with people dealing with addiction, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Samantha uses an integrative style that draws on several methods rather than one fixed model. In practice this means she mixes approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and client-centred work to fit what a person brings to sessions. She will listen to practical concerns and suggest straightforward steps to try between meetings.
Her work often focuses on emotional patterns and everyday difficulties. Topics she commonly helps with include trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, career concerns and compassion fatigue. She also pays attention to attachment and boundaries when those are part of what’s causing distress.
Sessions aim to help people notice what matters to them and to try small changes that build over time. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person. Practical tools such as mindfulness exercises and thought-record techniques may be offered alongside reflective discussion.
Samantha’s background includes a year-long placement totalling over 100 hours and a range of clinical work across different concerns. She describes her role as helping people recognise their own strengths while working through difficult feelings and situations.
Approaches used in online counselling
Samantha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-based steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centred Therapy puts the persons own experience at the centre and uses listening and reflection to help them make sense of their situation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour and trying practical experiments to shift those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will discuss different methods and decide with the client what to try first. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as needed, so the approach can change with progress and new priorities.
Check session format details before booking as specific options are not listed in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video and want phone or message-based contact if those formats are available. Confirm the exact formats offered when you book so the practical arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression among other concerns. She also supports people coping with life changes, trauma, intimacy issues and sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach, combining methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work. The focus is on practical steps and collaborative problem solving.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience and completed a year-long placement of over 100 hours. Her clinical work has covered a broad range of presenting concerns.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the booking options to see what is offered at the time you enquire.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are shown during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
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