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Samantha Wilkinson
SamanthaUnited Kingdom

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Samantha Wilkinson, BACP

Counsellor for stress and relationships

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  • ACT and CBT
  • Attachment focus
  • Neurodivergent support

About Samantha

Samantha Wilkinson is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with six years' experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and motivation. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.

Samantha uses practical talking approaches to help people manage day-to-day difficulties. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and actions. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods to focus on relationship patterns and how people feel heard in sessions.

She has experience supporting people who identify as neurodivergent and those dealing with loss, trauma, or long-term stress. She also addresses challenges with sleep, eating, self-esteem and workplace pressures. Issues such as addiction, ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue are within her noted areas of interest.

In sessions she helps people identify small, workable steps and practical coping strategies. Conversations cover feelings, what gets in the way, and simple actions to try between meetings. The aim is to make changes that fit into everyday life rather than large, sudden shifts.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with trust, intimacy and long-standing relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. That choice is reviewed over time so the approach fits what the client needs and what works in practice.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit around work, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time is limited, or video meetings for a fuller conversational experience. Registered or accredited professionals can help plan how sessions fit into day-to-day life and suggest a rhythm that supports progress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues and life changes. Her listed areas also include ADHD, addictions, self-esteem and sleep problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical talking therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches to focus on relationships and listening.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of life issues and presenting concerns.

Which professional body is she a member of?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current options before booking.

How are fees set?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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