Samantha Johnson, NCPS

Samantha Johnson is a qualified Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) who works with both children and adults. She has three years of clinical practice and also brings substantial experience supporting individuals in educational settings, including families and people with additional needs. As a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Samantha follows recognised professional standards while offering ethical and effective support.

Samantha creates a warm, supportive environment where people can explore feelings and challenges without judgement. She works with anxiety, low mood, stress and overwhelm, and helps clients process life changes and build resilience. With adults she addresses issues such as low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, and personal development, combining person-centred values with the practical tools of CBT to help clients both understand their experience and develop strategies for change.

Her specialist work with children and young people, including those with additional or complex needs, extends to supporting parents and wider family systems. A previous role as a School Mental Health Lead gave Samantha insight into children’s emotional needs and the broader effects on families. She tailors sessions to each individual, adapting pace and approach to suit developmental stage, preferences, and goals.

Person-Centred and CBT approaches for online support

Samantha uses a blend of Person-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support clients online. Person-Centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work - it is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and processing life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a structured approach that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, panic, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samantha works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals whether clients are local or international, and allow Samantha to tailor the mode of contact to what helps each person engage most effectively.