Samantha Hilton

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT techniques
• Solution-focused work

About Samantha

Samantha Hilton helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and addictive behaviours. She uses a client-led approach and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to work through practical problems. Samantha is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience.

Samantha presents herself as someone who treats the person, not the label. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on building practical steps to get there. Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities and observations, with techniques introduced where they can be useful.

Her use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy means there may be work on thinking patterns and small experiments to test new ways of coping. Solution-Focused Therapy adds a forward-looking element, helping clients identify what would be different if things improved and the steps to make that happen. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the relationship as the foundation for that work.

She works with a wide range of concerns including grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addiction and body image. Samantha also supports people facing chronic pain, illness or disability, and the stresses of caregiving.

Sessions aim to be practical and clear. Clients are invited to set goals and review progress in straightforward terms. The emphasis is on developing usable strategies for everyday life and managing change at a comfortable pace.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Samantha uses Client-Centred Therapy to make the client’s own views and experiences the basis of the work; this approach focuses on listening and helping people articulate what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and often includes small practical experiments to try between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying concrete steps and small changes that move a person towards their preferred outcome.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what seems most helpful and adapt methods based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as things change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel because appointments do not require a commute. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting if that suits the client better. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while focusing on the same therapeutic goals as face-to-face work.

Topics Samantha lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Samantha

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are among the main concerns she helps people manage.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions.

How long has she worked as a counsellor?

She has six years of professional experience in counselling and related practice.

Is she accredited with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in English if I'm outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and 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 much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.