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Samantha Ryan

BACP

Samantha Ryan , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Samantha

Samantha Ryan offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore their lives in depth and at a pace that feels right for them. Her practice is grounded in a person-centred, trauma-informed way of working that honours each person’s story and recognises the strength it takes to seek support. She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Samantha specialises in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, with a focus on helping people heal from trauma and reconnect with who they are beneath their experiences. Her work emphasises safety, rebuilding trust, and rediscovering a deeper sense of self while processing difficult memories and emotions.

She offers steady, compassionate support through the darker moments of therapy as well as alongside moments of growth and recovery. In addition to counselling in private practice from a therapy room in England, UK, Samantha’s background includes volunteering and specialist roles: 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 for a wide range of issues. She also offers reiki as part of her private practice.

Samantha believes that healing unfolds when people are met with empathy, honesty, and respect. She meets clients where they are and walks alongside them through the difficult moments while celebrating their breakthroughs and progress.

Client-centred and trauma-focused care through online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and the therapist’s genuine presence to help individuals explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes because it puts the client’s perspective at the centre of the work.

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their overwhelming impact. It supports people who have experienced childhood abuse, domestic abuse, or other traumatic events by helping them make sense of painful memories and rebuild a sense of safety and trust in themselves and their relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Samantha will work collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review options and adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or connect from different locations. These options increase accessibility and allow Samantha to provide consistent, ongoing support while accommodating a client’s schedule and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Samantha Ryan have?

Samantha Ryan has 10 years of experience.

Is Samantha Ryan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP membership. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Samantha Ryan provide therapy?

Samantha provides therapy in English.

Where is Samantha Ryan located?

Samantha is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Samantha Ryan as my therapist?

You can work with Samantha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Samantha Ryan work with international clients?

Yes, Samantha works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Samantha Ryan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Samantha's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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