About me
Hi, I’m Sam!
I’m a Psychotherapist who supports young adults (age 18 - 30) to learn about their emotions, process difficult or invalidating life experiences, and build a life that feels authentic.
At the heart of my work is the belief that when we can live more as our authentic selves, we experience less distress. Therapy isn’t about changing who you are — it’s about understanding what’s been in the way of you being yourself and finding ways to connect with the real you. The you behind the mask!
You might recognise yourself if:
Your past experiences feel confusing or they get in the way of your life today e.g. in relationships, uni, work and well-being.
You intellectualise your emotions — having awareness of your problems but still struggling to move forwards.
It feels like you’re always anxious or stressed — racing thoughts, constant worry, or never being able to switch off.
You experience overwhelming and/or confusing sensations in your body that medical tests haven’t been able to pinpoint.
You’re questioning who you really are, and what you want to do in life.
You feel “different” — maybe because of neurodivergence, sensitivity, or seeing the world in your own way.
You have goals you want to achieve in life, but your past experiences, emotions, or lack of self-belief hold you back.
My Approach
I’m a CBT Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I am undergoing EMDR training. Therapy meets you where you are. It is important to me that therapy is bespoke to you and goes at your pace. I take the time to get to know you as a person and we work together to get you to where you want to be. My style is compassionate, nurturing, and down-to-earth. It’s important that you feel in control and empowered all the way through therapy. This means clear rationales for everything we do, no awkward pauses that make you feel self-conscious, and an open environment where it’s ok to say that you disagree or you don’t know.
We’ll work together to:
Understand your past experiences and how they impact you now.
Understand your emotions and your relationship with them.
Build practical tools to help you experience and process your emotions, including anxiety.
Explore identity, self-esteem, and authenticity — so you can feel more confident in who you are.
If necessary, use EMDR to process any stuck memories to ease your distress.
Why I Do This Work
I spent so many years of my life keeping myself small through fear of consequences. And guess what — it made me miserable! Life started to change for me when I finally started listening to what I truly wanted and made small but consistent steps towards a more authentic life. It can be challenging to face our pasts and follow our dreams, but I wouldn’t be where I am today without committing to the journey. Through my lived experience and helping hundreds of people to live more authentically, I am unbelievably passionate about this work! If you’re looking for a therapist who gets it, shows true care, and celebrates your successes as if they were their own — you’re in the right place.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to finally put the past in the past, understand the real you, and start building a life that you are truly proud of, click the button below and let’s do this together!