- Anger and aggression management
- Trauma and PTSD awareness
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Samantha
Samantha Hudson is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has practised for 12 years in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue and related issues. Her work also covers sleeping problems, self-esteem and career concerns.
Samantha uses straightforward, interactive sessions. She draws on cognitive and humanistic ideas to help people talk through what is happening and what they want to change. Sessions are practical and focused on skills as well as understanding feelings.
She has considerable experience supporting first responders and veterans from the UK, US and Canada. That background has shaped how she works with panic, post-traumatic stress and the impact of repeated trauma. People who have faced threatening events often come to discuss coping strategies and how to manage strong reactions.
Samantha combines methods from cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside existential and client-centred approaches. She uses these to address anger, communication problems, relationship endings, and workplace stress.
Her training includes diplomas and level 4 practitioner qualifications in trauma, CBT, anger and conflict management. She has delivered keynote talks and continuing professional development courses on PTSD and suicide awareness for policing and emergency services audiences.
She offers video and telephone sessions and allows messaging between sessions, though she does not provide messaging-only therapy. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking route.
How Samantha uses common approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps that fit with what matters to the person, which can be useful for ongoing anger and stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to change responses that escalate anger or anxiety. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense reactions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Samantha treats the choice of approach as collaborative. She will discuss the options with a client and adapt methods based on goals and how someone responds in early sessions. The plan can change as practical needs and preferences become clearer. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, while telephone sessions can be a shorter check-in or helpful when bandwidth is limited or being on camera is difficult. Confirm the exact session formats available with her before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, sleeping problems, self-esteem and career matters.
How would you describe her style?
Her style is interactive and practical, with a focus on talking through problems and building skills to manage strong reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of practice experience and has worked extensively with first responders and veterans from the UK, US and Canada.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video and telephone sessions and allows messaging between appointments; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.