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Samantha Ryan, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Samantha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Samantha. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

fantastic therapist. Samantha is calm and asks the right questions. great experience so far

Reviewed November 2024

She is amazing, knows where I am in life and how to keep me moving forward. It’s a safe space for me to release anything and help lighten the load of life.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Samantha

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for anyone wanting to explore their lives, anyone wanting to work on personal issues and anyone wanting to do some inner work.

I also specialise in working with survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse. I am passionate about empowering you to heal from traumatic experiences and grow in any way that works for you and your life. Experienced in working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Domestic abuse, I know I can be with you every step of the way, being with you during the darker times to help you process your thoughts and feelings, and being with you to celebrate your breakthroughs and growth and healing!

I worked in an agency for survivors of sexual abuse for 4 years, an agency for people affected by cancer for 1 year and I currently volunteer at a women`s centre offering counselling to women with a range of issues. Alongside offering counselling at Betterhelp and my volunteer work I also work in private practice from a therapy room in England, UK offering counselling and also reiki.

I offer Person Centred Therapy, working together to explore your life experiences through talking therapy. For the times that words don`t come easily or it`s a struggle to connect to your experience, I work intuitively to find creative materials or relaxation techniques to aid that connection.

I will listen deeply, sharing what I`m hearing, sensing and seeing. Person Centred Therapy honours the potential for growth and healing that is present in all of us, creating the conditions needed for change rather than imposing solutions, guidance or diagnoses. I respect that we all have our own life journeys and I welcome you wherever you are on yours.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 393682 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Samantha Ryan

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Safe Support Thank you Grateful Helpful Professional Amazing Calm

fantastic therapist. Samantha is calm and asks the right questions. great experience so far

Reviewed November 2024

She is amazing, knows where I am in life and how to keep me moving forward. It’s a safe space for me to release anything and help lighten the load of life.

Reviewed July 2024

Fabulous and so thankful to have her helping me on my journey

Reviewed January 2024

Samantha has been a wonderful support to me throughout a difficult stretch of time. She is a kind, compassionate listener and is always able to provide useful insights while remaining professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed January 2024

Very easy to talk to really helpful and kind very positive experience Samantha has helped me so much when I needed it the most I'm so grateful for Samantha's support

Reviewed July 2023

Samantha is a respectful and excellent therapist who helped me when I needed it, listened to my concerns, and actively attempted to understand and help me. She greatly assisted with my problems, and I strongly recommend her.

Reviewed May 2023

I am so grateful that Samantha is my therapist. She listens and understands me, is non judgemental and feel like I’m in a safe space. Thank you Samantha

Reviewed February 2023

Very understanding and helpful

Reviewed February 2023

I’ve never felt so supported and understood before. I’m truly listened to in every session and I feel much better since starting a couple of months ago. Thank you so much, Sammi ❤️

Reviewed February 2023

Samantha provided a very safe and warm space to open up various subjects of my life on my terms and provided support on my worries. Highly recommend for talking theropy

Reviewed December 2022

So far I've had two sessions with Sammi. I feel like she's actively listened to everything I've said, being able to pick up on the smaller details as well as offering me perspective on the larger issues I'm working through. She's professional, kind, empathetic and super lovely. Thank you for everything so far Sammi!

Reviewed December 2022

Sam is incredible. Helped me digest situations that I have struggled with.

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Samantha Ryan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Samantha Ryan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Samantha Ryan speak?

Samantha Ryan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Samantha Ryan have?

Samantha Ryan has 9 years of experience.

Where is Samantha Ryan licensed to practice?

Samantha Ryan is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Samantha Ryan accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Samantha Ryan accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Samantha Ryan offer?

Samantha Ryan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Samantha Ryan?

Samantha Ryan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Samantha Ryan?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.