Samantha Hilton, BACP
Samantha Hilton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Samantha
Samantha Hilton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, addiction and grief. Samantha aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for someone who is worried or uncertain.
She takes a respectful, person-focused approach. Samantha believes clients are the experts on their own lives and draws on their existing strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with space to talk through difficult memories or painful events at a pace that feels right for the individual. Over six years she has supported people with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, and motivation. Samantha also helps with compassion fatigue, coping with life changes and issues related to intimacy and parenting.
Her background includes work across a range of emotional and behavioural concerns so she can respond to complex situations. Samantha uses straightforward psychological tools alongside open, listening-based conversations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, client-centred techniques and brief solution-focused work feature in her sessions when they suit the person.
She adapts the mix of approaches to fit what someone needs that week. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Samantha emphasises clear next steps and small achievable goals so people leave feeling a bit steadier than when they arrived.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396476 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Samantha works with
Everything Samantha lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Samantha lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more helpful ways of coping with anxiety, low mood or stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small changes that make a difference now. Sessions identify clear, realistic goals and build on what is already working, which can suit people who want short-term, practical progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility and fit around busy lives. Video calls allow a more conversational experience, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when being on camera is difficult. These options make it easier to keep therapy going across different locations and schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Samantha help with?
Samantha supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, plus trauma, addiction, grief and relationship and family concerns. She also works with issues like self-esteem, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. Samantha combines listening-based, client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and brief solution-focused tools to set clear steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioural issues, including trauma, addiction and family difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Samantha?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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