Samantha Johnson, NCPS
Samantha Johnson provides calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Samantha
Samantha Johnson provides calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. She helps clients who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions focus on clear steps and everyday language so people can make small changes that add up.
Samantha trained as a Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and holds NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) registration. She draws on those two ways of working to balance listening with tools that help shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Background and approach
The aim is to make therapy feel direct but not rushed. Before moving into therapeutic practice she spent several years working in educational settings. That time gave her hands-on experience supporting people around parenting, communication problems, attachment worries and additional needs.
It also informed how she explains emotions and coping strategies in simple terms. Typical sessions begin with what matters most to the client now. From there Samantha and the client agree practical goals and small experiments to try between meetings.
Sessions can include thought-challenging, problem-solving and reflective listening so people leave with clearer steps. She works with concerns such as panic attacks, caregiver stress, body image, life transitions and relationship breakdowns. Samantha accepts clients across the United Kingdom and internationally, offering a mixture of video, phone, chat and messaging sessions to fit different routines.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCPS282 | March 2026 |
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
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Samantha will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they choose practical steps and review what works, adjusting the approach as needed so the work fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video works well for a full session where visual cues help. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter reflections, written check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options give flexibility for appointments around work, childcare and travel, and let clients try different formats to see what helps most.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, among other issues. She also supports people facing life changes, panic attacks and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She combines a listening-led, person-centred stance with practical cognitive behavioural techniques. That means clients get empathy and reflective listening alongside tools to change thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical practice and several years of experience in educational settings. That background informs work with parenting concerns and communication problems.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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