Samantha Salmon, BACP

Samantha Salmon helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief or low self-esteem. She introduces herself plainly and offers steady support for practical problems. If someone is uncertain about the next step, she aims to make starting therapy straightforward and calm.

She uses a person-centred way of working that treats each client as the expert in their own life. That approach focuses on listening, understanding and building trust so people can make changes that fit them. Samantha also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Her practice includes mindfulness tools that help with staying present and managing distress. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set realistic, short-term goals and track progress. These methods are chosen to match what individual clients need and want to work on.

Samantha has 12 years of experience in counselling and has worked in settings that included supporting people affected by domestic abuse and in employee assistance programmes. She has also supported young people in community settings and education re-engagement work.

Sessions aim to be practical and supportive. Samantha works to create a space where people feel heard and can try out different ways of coping. Prospective clients are encouraged to start with a short matching process so therapy can be arranged around their circumstances.

How Samantha uses therapy approaches online

Samantha commonly uses client-centred work which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own answers. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring personal challenges such as grief or low self-esteem.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, a practical way of identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours. CBT can help with anxiety, panic attacks and managing stress by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha discusses options and helps clients decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques collaboratively so people can try what feels most helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk to the therapist during the matching process about practical arrangements and how sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday routines.