- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Neurodivergent support
About Samantha
Samantha Wilkinson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and other life changes. Her practice also includes support for neurodivergent people and those facing issues around self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
Samantha uses a mix of practical approaches to help people make sense of painful feelings. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and decide what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to look at unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills for managing intense emotions.
In sessions she follows a client-centred stance, listening for each person's priorities and strengths. That means she works at the pace an individual needs and focuses on what is important right now. Topics she commonly addresses include trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting strain, and difficulties around intimacy and attachment.
Samantha pays attention to how past relationships shape present feelings of shame or guilt, including abandonment and attachment issues. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns and communication problems. Her approach is practical and grounded, helping people identify small steps they can try between sessions.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Samantha uses therapy approaches online
Samantha commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it supports choosing actions that reflect personal values. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical steps to change thoughts that increase anxiety or shame.She also uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client assess needs, goals and preferences together and adjust methods if something is not working.
The practical benefits of remote sessions can include fitting appointments around work and family commitments, using shorter check-ins when needed, or choosing a format that requires less bandwidth or no camera. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals offer online appointments that aim to fit into everyday life while using the approaches described above.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice painful thoughts and decide what matters to them in daily life.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults and neurodivergent clients on a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the provided matching and scheduling steps.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.