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Samantha Lawson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Samantha Lawson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation, and she has worked extensively with people facing addiction, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem and life transitions. Samantha uses a flexible, integrative approach rather than one fixed method.

She draws from different ways of working to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and building on strengths.

Background and approach

Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She invites people to set goals and to take the pace that feels right for them. The work often includes noticing unhelpful patterns and practising new responses in day-to-day life.

Samantha also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, career stress and compassion fatigue. She helps address problems linked to attachment, codependency, body image and eating-related issues. In sessions she blends evidence-based tools with reflective conversation.

That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring deeper emotional patterns, and using mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity. The aim is clearer direction and more confidence managing life’s challenges.

How Samantha’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, committed steps toward those values. It helps when life feels stuck, when motivations shift, or when avoidance gets in the way of change.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own experience and pace. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps you find your own solutions, which can be useful for rebuilding self-esteem and processing emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey and Samantha works collaboratively to decide what fits best. She will talk through options, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on your goals and what feels helpful in practice.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversation when you want face-to-face contact. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for people who prefer writing, need quick touchpoints, or want support between longer sessions.

These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while working with therapists and registered or accredited professionals across locations.
What concerns does Samantha address?
Samantha works with concerns including addictions, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people with trauma, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, career stress and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes an integrative, practical approach that draws from several methods. Sessions focus on clear steps, reflective conversation and building on what already helps you.
How long has she practised?
She has four years of professional experience, including a year-long placement of over 100 hours and more than 1,000 live sessions delivered previously.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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