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Samantha Bishop, BACP

Samantha Bishop is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of practice in the United Kingdom.

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About Samantha

Samantha Bishop is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. She also supports those navigating LGBT concerns, addiction, career shifts and changes in relationships.

Samantha aims to make the first step feel possible and values the courage it takes to begin.

Background and approach

Samantha keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth. She builds a calm, non‑judgemental space where someone can talk about painful experiences and everyday worries. She listens for what matters most and helps people find manageable next steps between sessions.

In sessions she focuses on practical ways to cope with difficult feelings, sleeping and eating problems, low self‑esteem and anger. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, compassion fatigue and the emotional effects of bereavement. When life feels disrupted by change, she helps clients restore some routine and purpose.

Her approach is collaborative and goal‑oriented. Samantha offers coaching-style guidance alongside therapeutic work, so sessions can blend problem-solving and emotional processing. She adapts her style to each person’s pace and preferences.

Samantha works with adults across a wide range of concerns, including neurodiversity and personality-related issues. She offers sessions online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387670	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Samantha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coaching
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Samantha uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional processing. One common way she works is by teaching skills to manage anxiety and stress - simple breathing, grounding and planning tools that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. These techniques suit people needing short‑term relief and clearer day‑to‑day routines.

She also offers structured approaches to work through traumatic experiences and abuse, helping people make sense of painful memories and reduce their impact on current life. This involves pacing the work, building safety in sessions, and using grounding and regulation strategies so clients can process material without feeling flooded.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes therapy flexible around work, family and travel. Video allows face‑to‑face conversation; phone can work when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted; chat and messaging suit brief check‑ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people keep therapy consistent and accessible alongside daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues can Samantha help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and related challenges.

What is her style of working in sessions?

Sessions are straightforward and collaborative, mixing practical coping strategies with time to talk through feelings. She adjusts pace and tools to match each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional practice supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and life‑stage concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she can work with people internationally.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions can be booked as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and payment organised?

Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.