Samantha is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults (18+). She has experience working across the lifespan in both public health and private practice settings.
Samantha provides a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore life’s challenges. She brings an empathetic and genuine approach to therapy and places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, believing that feeling understood and connected is an important foundation for meaningful change.
Her approach focuses on understanding each person as a whole, recognising that psychological difficulties are often complex and shaped by a range of interacting factors. Samantha aims to meet people where they are and work collaboratively to develop greater understanding and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Samantha enjoys working with a broad range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship and attachment difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Sleep difficulties
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Existential concerns
- Chronic illness and physical health challenges
- Disordered eating
- Self-esteem and body image concerns
Samantha draws from a range of evidence-based therapies and tailors her approach to each person’s individual needs, goals and experiences. These include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Above all, Samantha aims to create a space where clients feel heard and supported, while helping them develop greater understanding of themselves and make changes that are meaningful in their everyday lives.
