Samantha Hudson, NCPS

Samantha Hudson helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem and career concerns. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, coaching needs and workplace issues. Samantha is based in the United Kingdom and has 12 years of practice experience. She uses a warm, interactive style and aims to help people feel at ease while they talk about difficult topics.

Samantha combines several therapeutic ideas to meet each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive approaches to look at thinking patterns and on client-centred ways of working to keep conversation focused on the person in front of her. She also uses techniques from acceptance and commitment work and dialectical approaches when they fit the issue.

Her background includes a range of diplomas and advanced practitioner qualifications. These include an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and Level 4 practitioner awards in post-traumatic stress management, anger and aggression management, and cognitive behavioural therapy. She has also run training and awareness courses on PTSD and suicide for emergency services.

Samantha has experience working with first responders and veterans in the UK, US and Canada, and she adapts her approach for people from different backgrounds. She offers video calls, telephone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to connect. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Samantha tailors her plans to what each person needs. She uses clear, practical conversations to set goals and to build skills that fit day-to-day life. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability.

Therapy approaches online and how they help

Samantha regularly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, and it focuses on taking action that matches personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Samantha will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. She will then suggest ways of working and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the approach fits the person rather than the other way round.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and shared materials. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people keep in touch between appointments or work in short, written check-ins. These options help make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.