Samantha Love, NCPS

Samantha Love is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, trauma and major life changes. She works with issues such as grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and supports people through midlife transitions. Samantha uses clear, straightforward language and aims to make sessions feel practical and accessible.

She draws on 15 years of experience that include work in prison education and secondary education, and a background supporting people with special educational needs. That background informs her approach to complex trauma and autistic spectrum concerns. She holds a degree in Psychology and a diploma in therapeutic counselling, and lists NCPS as a credential.

Samantha follows an integrative approach that adapts to each person. She blends cognitive behavioural techniques with person-centred listening, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. Creative methods are also used when they help someone open up or think differently.

Her practice emphasises collaboration and practical steps. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, developing coping strategies and testing small changes between meetings. She aims to help people notice what matters to them and move towards it at a pace that feels manageable.

Samantha has taught counselling students online and is a member of professional bodies. She responds to enquiries within 24 hours Monday to Friday. International clients may be accepted; confirm arrangements before booking.

How therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling

Many of Samantha's approaches translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and make small moves towards them, even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours; it often includes simple home tasks to try between sessions. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's perspective at the centre of the work and uses attentive listening to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Samantha will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift or new priorities emerge.

The biography notes training in online and telephone counselling, so please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Telephone sessions can be a good option when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help therapy fit around everyday life while the therapist and client focus on making steady progress.