Samantha Lawson

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self esteem

About Samantha

Samantha Lawson helps people work through addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes using an integrative approach. She draws on several therapeutic methods and works collaboratively with clients to set practical goals. Samantha is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has four years of professional experience.

She trained and completed a year-long placement totaling over 100 hours during her education. Since qualifying she has undertaken substantial face-to-face and remote work, carrying out more than a thousand live client sessions. This experience has informed a flexible way of working that mixes different therapies to match what each person needs.

Sessions focus on clear steps and practical tools alongside space to talk about feelings and relationships. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try out different responses. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are included to help with coping and managing difficult emotions.

Sam also brings elements of client-centred practice and psychodynamic thinking when they suit the goals of therapy. That might mean concentrating on present difficulties or looking at patterns that have developed over time. She offers straightforward, conversational sessions and works at a pace set by the person she is supporting.

She works in English and provides counselling to people based in the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and practical details through the site’s booking flow.

How Samantha uses therapy approaches in online sessions

Samantha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques in her work. ACT helps people notice their values and take small steps towards them while learning to live with difficult thoughts rather than fighting them. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviours, and tests practical changes to improve mood and coping.

She also draws on client-centred principles, offering a conversational style that focuses on the person’s own priorities and pace. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options and agree a plan that fits the client’s goals and preferences.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day or to have a shorter check-in when time is limited. They also remove travel time and can help maintain continuity when life is busy, while the therapist and client remain focused on practical steps and in-session exercises.

Topics Samantha lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Samantha

Does she work with depression and low mood?

Yes. She works with depression and low mood using practical strategies and talking-based approaches drawn from several therapies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrative approach, combining methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, client-centred work and psychodynamic ideas.

What experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience and completed a year-long placement of over 100 hours earlier in her training.

Is she a registered counsellor and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

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?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.