Samantha Ryan , BACP

Samantha Ryan creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore their lives at their own pace and in depth. She practices from a person-centred, trauma-informed perspective that honours each person’s story and recognises the strength required to seek support. Her work centres on helping clients heal from trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with a sense of self beneath what they have experienced.

Samantha has particular experience supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, guiding people toward safety, self-trust, and emotional recovery. She accompanies clients through difficult moments as well as celebrating breakthroughs, offering steady support during both the challenging and hopeful phases of therapy.

In addition to providing counselling on Betterhelp and engaging in volunteer work, Samantha sees clients in private practice from a therapy room in England, United Kingdom, where she also offers reiki alongside counselling. Her background includes four years with a charity supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year working in a hospital with people affected by cancer, and a year at a women’s centre providing counselling across a wide range of issues.

Samantha is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings empathy, honesty, and respect to therapeutic work. She meets clients where they are and walks alongside them through the process of healing and personal growth.

Client-Centred and Trauma-Focused Care Delivered Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on meeting people with empathy, respect, and acceptance. It helps clients explore their feelings and values at their own pace, supporting work on issues like self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions through a compassionate, non-directive stance.

Trauma-Focused Therapy offers approaches designed to help people process and integrate traumatic experiences. It emphasises safety, stabilisation, and developing coping skills while gradually working through painful memories and their emotional impact, which can be helpful for survivors of abuse and other traumatic events.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and Samantha will collaborate with each client to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This decision is shared and can evolve as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, manage logistics, and access support from different locations. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and adapt the format to what feels most comfortable and effective.