At a glance
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-04004
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivational approach
- Trauma focus
- Video and phone
About Samantha
Samantha Hudson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with career challenges, compassion fatigue and coaching needs. Samantha writes plainly and listens closely to find practical next steps with each person.
Samantha has practised since 2011 and brings 12 years of experience to her work. She has spent time supporting first responders and veterans from the UK, US and Canada, and is used to helping people talk about difficult experiences. She says anyone can come to therapy, not just those groups, and aims to make people feel at ease.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on what the individual wants to change and on building small, manageable steps. She draws on a mix of approaches so the conversation and plan match each person's needs and pace.
Samantha lists Motivational Interviewing as one approach she uses, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work. She adapts techniques to suit trauma, panic, workplace stress and relationship communication problems.
She has delivered keynote talks and continuing professional development on post-traumatic stress and suicide awareness for police and other emergency services. Samantha holds an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a range of Level 4 practitioner qualifications that inform her practical, focused sessions.
Video and telephone sessions are offered, and clients can message between sessions though messaging-only therapy is not provided. To arrange a first step, use the site booking tools and follow the matching process.
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Approaches that guide online sessions
Samantha works with Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change and build motivation step by step. This approach can suit people who feel stuck or unsure about making changes.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical changes that reduce anxiety or improve sleep.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Samantha will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person, and adapt the plan as progress is made. The aim is a collaborative process where the person helps decide what feels most useful.
Video and telephone sessions are available, but session formats can change so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with a therapist from another region, including international clients, while keeping the focus on practical steps and the work agreed in session. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samantha help with?
Samantha supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems and low self-esteem. She also addresses career issues, compassion fatigue and related workplace or communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm and interactive, focusing on what the person wants to change and on small practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and aim to make people feel at ease while they talk.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised since 2011 and reports 12 years of experience working in private practice and with first responders and veterans from the UK, US and Canada.
What credentials and region does she list?
She holds NCPS and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, along with several Level 4 practitioner qualifications. She is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video and telephone sessions, and allows messaging between sessions; messaging-only therapy is not provided. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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