Samantha Hall

I keep my availability open on weekdays and weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings. I am able to work flexibly - either keeping the same weekly day and time, or by changing this to suit your timetable from week to week (depending on my availability). Please contact me confidentially by email, for current availability - which often changes.

We all struggle from time to time. Often, turning to friends or family can be all we need – however, there may be issues or difficulties in which it is not suitable, effective, or possible to speak to them about – and this is where my role comes in.

If you’re looking for positive, realistic and meaningful results around your area of difficulty, I could be the right choice for you.

I work using a blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and traditional Counselling, which I find helps clients move forward by finding practical solutions, in a caring and understanding environment.

Alternatively, you may feel that you just want to talk – to offload how difficult things are. And in this regard, I can offer a true listening ear, seeing things from your perspective to leave you feeling understood. All our emotions are valid and deserve to be given the time and space. I will not judge you or the topics you share. However, I will gently encourage you to speak openly and freely – not only to give voice to that which is unsaid, but also to explore alternatives if appropriate.

I work online over Skype. Therefore you will need a functioning device, secure internet connection, and a confidential private space in order to access sessions. I am also able to offer telephone appointments.

Having completed my Counselling Diploma (TC-L4) in 2013, I have worked in a few different settings. Primarily at a University with students, using Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) for 3 years. Also, in a residential treatment facility for clients in recovery for substance addiction.

Following a few years’ break, I have more recently returned to study Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), where I gained the CBT-L5 qualification. Since then, I have been working online in private practice using a blend of CBT and traditional counselling (Humanistic Integrative Theory).

I regularly update my skills and understanding with Continuing Professional Development (CPD), having recently gained a Foundation Degree in Counselling from the Open University.

Over the years I have supported clients from a range of backgrounds and various ages to work on presenting issues which include: abortion, anger, anxiety, bereavement, Body Dysmorphia (BDD), bulimia, career direction, child custody, divorce, emotional sensitivity and dysregulation, guilt, family conflict, gender identity, hopelessness, jealousy, loneliness, low self-confidence, low mood, low self-esteem, Neurodivergence (ASD/Asperger's Syndrome/ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), over-eating, parenting difficulties, relationship difficulties, sadness, sexual assault, shame, substance addiction, academic and workplace stress, and unhealthy eating habits.

I am fully insured and supervised, comply with UK-GDPR, and work to the BACP ethical framework – of which I am a registered member.

In your first session, I'll be asking questions to enable me to complete an assessment, which will include a risk assessment. This will enable me to decide how best to move forward to help you reach your therapy goals.

Your first session is charged in the same way as subsequent sessions.