Samantha Hudson, NCPS
Calm, practical support for stress and trauma
Details
| Name | Samantha Hudson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Samantha
Samantha Hudson is a counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, anger and career questions. She offers a warm, interactive style and aims to make people feel at ease. Samantha uses practical conversation and collaborative planning to help clients take the next steps in their lives.
Samantha has practised since 2011 and brings twelve years of experience to her work. She has spent time supporting first responders and veterans in the UK, the US and Canada, and has delivered keynote talks and training about post-traumatic stress and suicide awareness.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on Narrative therapy alongside cognitive behavioural and client-centred methods. Samantha shapes sessions around each person’s story and goals, helping identify unhelpful patterns and new ways of responding. She prefers clear, everyday language and practical tools that people can use between sessions.
Her training includes an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, plus specialist qualifications in post-traumatic stress management and anger management. She also has experience in corporate stress management and conflict management. Samantha offers video calls and telephone sessions, and clients may send messages between sessions though messaging-only therapy is not provided.
She works with people from different countries and runs therapy in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Samantha works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Samantha among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Samantha directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Samantha directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online delivery
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and behaviours that keep people stuck. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and the events they have lived through. It helps people reframe those stories and find alternative meanings that support change.Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss goals and try different ways of working to see what fits. That collaborative process shapes which methods are used, and the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible, and chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or between-session contact. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel, while still accessing experienced registered or accredited professionals and therapists.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Samantha supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem and career concerns. She also helps with related issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and workplace problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm and interactive, focusing on conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to put people at ease while working on clear, achievable goals.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has practised since 2011, giving her twelve years of experience. She has worked with first responders and veterans and has delivered keynote presentations and training on PTSD and suicide awareness.
What credentials and location are relevant?
Samantha holds an NCPS credential and further qualifications including an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls and telephone sessions. Clients may also send messages between sessions but messaging-only therapy is not provided.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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