- Person-Centred values
- CBT techniques
- School mental health
About Samantha
Samantha Johnson is a counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner with three years' experience working in therapy settings and over eight years supporting people in education. She is a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Samantha works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, and she also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Samantha blends Person-Centred values with practical CBT tools. In sessions she listens to what matters to the person and then helps break problems into smaller, workable steps. This can mean looking at unhelpful thoughts, trying out different responses, or practicing small changes between sessions.
She has past experience as a School Mental Health Lead and has worked closely with parents, education staff and children with additional needs. That background informs how she thinks about family dynamics, communication, and the stresses that affect caregivers.
Samantha aims to use clear techniques alongside open conversation. She helps people notice patterns that keep guilt or shame active, and offers ways to test those assumptions in everyday life. Work can include practical coping skills, communication strategies, and reflection on values and priorities.
Sessions are intended to feel straightforward and focused. People come to talk about immediate pressures, recurring low mood, parenting strain or a sense of being stuck, and leave with small, manageable steps to try between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Samantha blends Person-Centred practice with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Person-Centred practice is about listening carefully and helping people find their own answers by reflecting what matters to them. It is useful when someone needs time to talk through feelings like shame or guilt and to be heard without pressure.CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioural experiments. That approach produces concrete steps to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, panic, low mood and overwhelming self-criticism.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each person to decide whether more listening, more structured CBT tasks, or a mix of both fits best. She checks in about goals and adapts the work as needs and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for every session. These practical benefits help many people keep therapy consistent while juggling family or job commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, depression and coping with life changes. She also lists support for guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She combines Person-Centred listening with CBT-style techniques to look at unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life steps. The aim is to notice patterns and try manageable alternatives between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of therapy practice and over eight years' experience working in educational settings, including as a School Mental Health Lead supporting children with additional needs and their parents.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.