Samantha Searl, NCPS

Samantha Searl helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also supports those facing addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and career concerns. Samantha works with mood difficulties including depression and bipolar, and with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue and issues affecting LGBT people. She uses a few different ways of working to suit each person. Sessions are calm and unhurried so someone can set the pace. Conversations focus on listening first, then finding practical steps that fit everyday life. Samantha draws on client-centred practice to keep the person’s priorities central. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people understand recurring patterns and where they come from. Solution-focused techniques are used when practical, short-term goals will help someone move forward. Her style is relaxed and supportive. People who prefer a gentle, reflective approach find it helpful. She aims to make space for honest talk and for small changes that feel manageable. Samantha holds NCPS, which is listed as her credential. She has five years’ experience working with these issues in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online therapy

Samantha commonly uses client-centred and psychodynamic ways of working alongside solution-focused techniques. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, which helps when someone needs space to be heard and understood. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and behaviour, helping people uncover past influences that still shape their day-to-day life. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and clear goals when faster change is the priority.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss preferences, needs and goals together with the person and adjust the style over time. This means sessions can shift from reflective exploration to short-term goal work as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, while phone sessions suit someone who needs less bandwidth or a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, daily check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and let people try different formats to see what helps most.