Samantha Haig, BACP

Samantha Haig is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. Samantha aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

Her sessions focus on practical conversation and personalised plans. She tailors discussions to each person’s needs and works at a pace that suits them. Samantha listens for what matters most and helps clients find ways to cope with life changes and losses.

She has worked with concerns including self-esteem, confidence and motivation. People also come to her for help with panic attacks, mood difficulties, social anxiety and feelings of isolation. Samantha pays attention to issues such as control, forgiveness, guilt and shame when these come up.

Samantha writes plans that aim to fit everyday life. She supports people thinking about life purpose and those navigating midlife challenges. Her style is compassionate and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on practical steps as well as talking things through.

If you want to try therapy, she guides you through the first steps and adjusts the approach as you go. Sessions are offered in English and she describes her work as sensitive and respectful.

How Samantha uses evidence-based approaches online

Samantha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasises skills and routines to manage panic, regulate mood and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss options with each person. Together they agree what to try first, review progress, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Other practical advantages include being able to attend from different locations and choosing ways of working that suit your energy and schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh options and select what will fit your life and goals.