Samantha Johnson, NCPS

Samantha Johnson works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, parenting pressures, or life changes. She introduces calm and direction in short, steady steps. Samantha keeps sessions simple and focused so parents can find space to think and make small changes that matter.

Samantha trained as a Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. She brings three years of independent practice experience and several more years working in schools and education settings. Her NCPS qualification means she is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Her sessions combine the warm, listening focus of Person-Centred work with the practical structure of CBT. That means people get time to talk about feelings and also leave with concrete strategies to try between sessions. Samantha adapts the pace and tools to fit each person's situation.

She has specialist experience supporting children and young people, including those with additional and complex needs, and has worked closely with parents and wider family members in school contexts. Her time as a School Mental Health Lead informs a practical approach to everyday problems.

Common themes she helps with include attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and midlife questions. Samantha also supports people with panic attacks, pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, and money related stress.

Sessions are offered in English and Samantha accepts international clients. She aims for a straightforward, supportive space where people can work through immediate concerns and plan next steps.

How Samantha uses talking and practical tools online

Person-Centred work focuses on being listened to without judgement. The therapist offers a warm, accepting attitude and gives time for people to describe what matters to them. This approach helps when someone needs to feel understood before making changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) provides clear steps to test and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and managing stress by breaking problems into manageable tasks and experiments to try between sessions.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Samantha discusses goals and preferences together and adapts her approach as things move on. This collaborative approach means the plan can shift if a different mix of listening and practical work feels more helpful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. Different formats suit different routines and technical situations, so please confirm the session options offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent with their work and apply strategies in real life between meetings.