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Samantha Ryan, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Samantha Ryan offers calm, steady support for people facing difficult moments. She creates a non-judgemental space where someone can talk at their own pace and begin to untangle stressful thoughts and feelings. As a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience, Samantha focuses on meeting people where they are and building trust together.

Samantha uses a client-centred way of working that puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when past harm affects present life.

Background and approach

These methods are practical and relational - the aim is to help people feel safer with their own thoughts and reactions. Her past roles include several years supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, work at a hospital assisting people affected by cancer, and counselling at a women's centre. She has also offered reiki alongside counselling in independent practice in England.

This background informs an understanding of complex loss, long-term health issues, and trauma-related concerns. Samantha helps people with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes. She also supports those managing bipolar, ADHD and intimacy-related issues.

In sessions she listens with empathy, reflects what she hears, and gently challenges patterns that keep people stuck. The focus is on small, manageable steps - practical ways to cope day to day and to notice progress over time.

How client-centred and trauma-focused work translates online

Samantha uses client-centred therapy online by listening closely and following the person's lead. This approach helps people name what matters most and set goals that feel meaningful. It is useful for issues like stress, low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy to help people process the effects of past harm. That work focuses on grounding, developing safety with thoughts and feelings, and building skills to manage triggers. It tends to be helpful for people affected by abuse, loss, or long-term distress.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Samantha will discuss options and adapt the work to your needs, goals and preferences. Together you decide whether to focus on current coping, exploring past experiences, or a mix of both.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversation and good for deeper work. Phone sessions can be easier when people prefer not to be on camera or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling or people who find writing helps them express themselves. These formats make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into busy lives.
What concerns does Samantha help with?
Samantha supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, addictions and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy can I expect?
The work is client-centred, so sessions focus on the person and their priorities. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm is affecting current feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' experience working in counselling roles, including support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and work in a hospital and a women's centre.
Where is Samantha based and what are her credentials?
She practices in the United Kingdom and is a BACP counsellor, as stated in her professional details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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