Samantha Johnson, NCPS

Samantha Johnson offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She introduces straightforward tools and a listening ear so clients can start to feel steadier. Samantha is named in the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) register and brings three years of practice experience.

Her sessions focus on what feels most urgent for each person. She blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping. Conversations are uncomplicated and aimed at small steps that make daily life more manageable.

Samantha has experience from work in educational settings and supporting people with additional needs. That background informs how she explains ideas and supports practical changes at home or work. She uses examples and simple exercises rather than technical language.

People come to Samantha for many reasons, including panic attacks, parenting strain, body image worries, grief, or financial stress. She helps with communication problems, feelings of isolation, and decisions around separation or forgiveness. Sessions can include short tools for immediate relief and longer discussions about goals.

Therapy is shaped around each person's pace and preferences. Samantha will work with clients to set clear aims and review progress along the way. Her style is direct, warm and geared to everyday life problems.

How Samantha uses talking therapies online

Samantha draws on person-centred ways of working and cognitive behavioural methods in online sessions. Person-centred work means the focus is on being listened to and understood, helping people make sense of feelings and values. Cognitive behavioural techniques involve looking at thoughts and behaviours and trying small practical changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Samantha will discuss how each method might fit with a person’s goals and preferences, and will adapt the plan together with the client over time. The intention is to collaborate so the approach matches what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls are useful for fuller face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections and people who find writing their thoughts easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work from different locations.