Samantha McEwan, BACP

Samantha McEwan is a BACP counsellor who brings four years of clinical practice to her work. She speaks English and is based in the United Kingdom. Samantha aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can find clearer ways to cope with stress and emotional pain.

Samantha creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace. Sessions focus on understanding what feels hard now and what patterns keep causing distress. She uses everyday language and practical strategies rather than jargon.

Her approach mixes talking therapy with skills-based work. That can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practising new ways to respond to strong emotions, and clarifying personal values. The aim is to build small, manageable steps that make daily life feel easier.

Samantha regularly supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and attachment difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and eating. She also works with people facing career strain, parenting pressure, bipolar challenges, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Clients may also bring concerns such as abandonment, chronic illness, communication problems, divorce, domestic violence, or difficulties linked to ageing and caregiving. Samantha adapts the work to each person’s situation and priorities.

She encourages a collaborative pace and clear goals. People are invited to try ideas in between sessions and bring back what does and does not help. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and plan the first session.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Samantha draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and test simple behavioural changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT focuses on small, practical experiments and clearer ways of thinking about problems.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. ACT can support coping with long-term stress, loss of purpose, or chronic health challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samantha discusses what feels most useful and tailors methods to the person's goals and preferences. She aims to agree a shared plan and check in on progress together.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming options helps match sessions to daily life, for example fitting a therapy slot around work, choosing shorter check-ins when needed, or using less bandwidth when connections are limited. Many people find online work makes it easier to keep regular appointments and to try new skills between sessions, while still working collaboratively with a registered or accredited professional.