- Trauma informed
- Person centred
- Reiki offered
About Samantha
Samantha Ryan provides a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. She works in a person-centred way and brings ten years of experience to sessions. Samantha is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Her practice focuses on helping people heal from trauma and reconnect with themselves. She supports survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, and offers time to process painful memories at a pace that feels right. Samantha aims to help clients find safety, trust and a clearer sense of who they are beneath what they have been through.
She has worked across charity and healthcare settings. Her background includes four years supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year working with people affected by cancer in a hospital, and a year offering counselling at a women’s centre. She also runs a private practice in England and has offered counselling through an online service.
Samantha describes her role as walking alongside people during hard times and celebrating recovery when it comes. Sessions combine attentive listening with gentle guidance so people can make sense of difficult feelings and try out new ways of coping. She also uses complementary approaches such as reiki alongside counselling for those who choose it.
People who are looking for a compassionate listener and a steady presence may find her style suits them. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, addictions, grief and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
How Samantha's approaches can work online
Samantha draws on client-centred practice, which focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the individual. This style helps people feel heard and supported while they make sense of difficult feelings and try new ways of coping.Her trauma-focused approach pays attention to the impact of past harm and aims to help people process painful memories at a pace that suits them. This approach is often used when someone wants contained, steady work on the effects of abuse or other traumatic events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Samantha will talk through what feels most helpful, consider a person's goals and preferences, and adjust the way she works so sessions make sense for that person. The decision about method is collaborative rather than fixed.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life by reducing travel and letting sessions happen from different locations. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter check-ins, weekly work, or when juggling work and family commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
She helps with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe Samantha's therapeutic style?
Samantha follows a person-centred approach and uses trauma-informed practices, offering attentive listening and paced support to help people process difficult feelings.
What experience does she have working with trauma?
She has ten years' experience and has spent four years supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, plus roles in a hospital and a women’s centre working with people facing significant life challenges.
Where is Samantha based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from a therapy room in England, United Kingdom, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, though practical arrangements may vary by country.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.