- ACT based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Samantha
Samantha Lawson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem and confidence issues, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes.
Samantha uses an integrative approach that mixes several methods rather than relying on a single model. She works collaboratively with each person to find which techniques fit best for their situation and goals. Sessions focus on practical steps, noticing strengths, and making small changes that add up.
In practice she combines talking therapies with techniques that encourage present-moment awareness and practical thinking. That can include noticing unhelpful patterns, testing different behaviours, and practicing new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings. The aim is to build skills people can use between sessions.
Samantha also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, career stress and compassion fatigue. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, body image and eating-related concerns.
Her background includes a substantial placement experience and many hours of client work. Samantha frames the work as collaborative and paced to each person’s needs, emphasising clear steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How Samantha uses different approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for people struggling with avoidance, low motivation, or difficult emotions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses simple experiments to test new patterns. It often suits concerns like depression, sleeping problems and confidence issues.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on straightforward listening and reflecting so the person can make sense of their situation and choose next steps. This approach supports clearer decision making and stronger self-direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will discuss options and try methods collaboratively to see what fits the client's needs and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If a quieter setting or less visual contact would help, discuss adaptations when you schedule the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with issues such as addictions, relationship problems, low self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, collaborative style that mixes talking therapies with practical exercises and mindfulness to build usable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience and completed a year-long placement of over 100 hours.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.