Alessandra Samson, BACP

Alessandra Samson works with people who have spent so long tending to others that they no longer recognise themselves. She supports those who apologise for things that are not their fault, say yes when they mean no, rehearse conversations only to avoid them, or keep carrying the reliable and easy-going role until they feel anxious, resentful, and empty underneath an "I'm fine" facade. Alessandra helps clients explore how caretaking and people-pleasing once felt protective - a strategy to avoid conflict, rejection, or being perceived as "too much" - and how that pattern can gradually become a form of self-abandonment.

Her practice focuses on making sense of these habits and then gently changing them, helping people recover clearer boundaries and a stronger sense of what they want. She recognises that reaching out can feel difficult or selfish for someone used to putting others first, so she offers support paced to each person’s readiness. Alessandra offers appointments on Mondays and some evenings and provides both short-term and longer-term therapy options, working at a pace that feels right for each individual.

She holds the BACP credential - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online support

Alessandra integrates Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathic listening, validation, and helping people explore their feelings at their own pace; it is useful for issues like self-esteem, attachment concerns, grief, and the emotional fallout of caregiving or relationship strain. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths, setting small achievable goals, and building practical steps toward change; it often suits stress, anxiety, life transitions, and people seeking focused, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alessandra works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She partners with clients to clarify goals, try different ways of working, and adjust the approach according to needs, preferences, and the pace that feels manageable.

Online therapy with Alessandra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules. These options support continuity of care, reduce travel time, and can make it simpler to access help from home, work, or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists to progress toward personal goals.