- Client-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Works with adults
About Samantha
Samantha Ryan offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to explore their lives at their own pace. She works from a client-centred perspective and brings ten years of experience to each session. Samantha holds BACP accreditation, and she practises in the United Kingdom while also taking international clients in English.
Samantha concentrates on supporting people affected by trauma, including survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse. She aims to help people reconnect with themselves and to rebuild a sense of safety and trust after distressing experiences. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent for the individual and on practical ways to manage intense emotions.
Her background includes four years with a charity supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year working in a hospital with people affected by cancer, and a year at a women's centre offering counselling for a broad range of concerns. She also runs a private practice from a therapy room in England and has provided counselling through online services.
Samantha describes her style as warm, honest and steady. She stays alongside people during difficult moments and marks progress as it happens. Sessions are paced to what each person needs, with space to process hard feelings and to notice small changes.
People often come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and life changes. Samantha also works with issues such as attachment, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Samantha uses client-centred therapy and trauma-focused therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions; it suits worries about stress, relationship issues, self-esteem and life transitions. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing distressing experiences and reducing the impact of trauma symptoms, with attention to safety and pacing for each person.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. She will adjust the focus and pace over time, checking in about what is and is not working.
The biography notes she offers counselling from a therapy room in England and has provided counselling via online services. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access support if they are living abroad or have difficulty attending in person.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samantha work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains and coping with life changes. Her listed specialties also include trauma-related concerns and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and trauma informed, offering a calm, non-judgemental environment. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on understanding and working through what feels most pressing.
What experience does she bring to counselling?
She has around 10 years of experience, including charity work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year supporting people affected by cancer in a hospital setting, and counselling work at a women's centre.
Where is Samantha based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which is listed in her credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography indicates Samantha has provided counselling both in a therapy room in England and through online services. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Samantha?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.