Samantha Searl, NCPS
Samantha Searl is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and life changes.
About Samantha
Samantha Searl is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and life changes. She listens without judgement and helps clients make sense of what they are feeling. Sessions aim to give space to be heard and to notice small, practical steps forward.
Samantha believes each person knows their own story best. She works at the client’s pace and follows what matters most to them. Sometimes that means looking for immediate ways to cope.
Background and approach
Other times it means exploring patterns behind recurring difficulties. Her approach blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic and solution-focused methods. That mix lets Samantha hold deeper personal themes while also finding straightforward strategies to try between sessions.
Somatic work is used when bodily experience shows up in distress. With five years' experience and NCPS listed as a credential, Samantha draws on practical tools and steady conversation. She explains things plainly and keeps sessions focused on what a person needs right now.
This style suits people who want both empathic listening and clear ways to move forward. Samantha offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary by location and therapist availability.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS16-02948 | April 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Samantha lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Samantha will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try ways of working that feel most helpful. That can mean shifting emphasis over time as needs change.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls let people have a richer conversational experience. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options help fit therapy into work, family life or other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Samantha help with?
Samantha supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and a wide range of related issues such as relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a calm, client-centred approach that prioritises listening and understanding. Sessions balance open conversation with practical steps to try between meetings.
What experience does she have?
Samantha has five years of experience working with people in counselling settings and uses that background to guide conversations and offer helpful techniques.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as a credential and Samantha is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are online sessions delivered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Samantha?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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