Samantha Ryan, BACP

Samantha Ryan creates a calm, non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels right for them. She works from a person-centred, trauma-informed perspective that honours each person’s story and recognises the resilience it has taken to seek support.

Samantha specialises in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, guiding people toward healing, safety, and renewed self-trust. Her work focuses on helping clients reconnect with themselves beneath what they have been through, processing difficult thoughts and emotions while also acknowledging and celebrating steps of growth and recovery.

In addition to private practice from a therapy room in England, Samantha provides counselling through online services and contributes through volunteer roles. Her background includes four years in a charity supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a year working with people affected by cancer in a hospital setting, and a year providing counselling at a women’s centre. She also offers reiki alongside counselling as part of her practice.

Samantha holds BACP credentialing - a membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She believes healing unfolds when a person is met with empathy, honesty, and respect, and she aims to walk alongside clients through difficult moments and toward meaningful change.

Person-Centred and Trauma-Focused Care Online

Samantha draws on client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where clients are heard and respected. This approach emphasises empathetic listening and helps people explore their values, increase self-awareness, and build confidence when facing stress, relationship challenges, or life transitions.

She also uses trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of past abuse and overwhelming experiences. This work focuses on stabilising distress, making sense of trauma responses, and developing skills to manage triggers, which can be especially helpful for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha will work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she will adapt interventions as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or who live far from her therapy room in England. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier for clients, including those living abroad, to access licensed professionals and ongoing therapeutic support.