Samantha Johnson, NCPS

Samantha Johnson is a counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety and parenting concerns. She explains things plainly and offers a calm space to talk when life feels overwhelming. Her work is practical and rooted in helping people manage mood, build self-esteem and cope with major life changes.

Samantha holds NCPS, which stands for National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She has three years of practice as a therapist since qualifying in 2020, and several more years working in educational settings before that. That background has informed how she talks about everyday pressures and supports carers and parents.

Her approach blends Person-Centred values with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using listening alongside practical strategies. In sessions she helps people notice their thoughts, test unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can reduce anxiety and improve coping. She aims to tailor tasks and conversations to each person’s situation.

Samantha also has experience supporting children and young people in educational settings and has worked closely with parents and wider family networks. She draws on that experience when supporting carers who are managing stress and caregiver responsibilities.

People can expect straightforward language, short-term tools when needed, and a focus on what feels achievable day to day. If you want a therapist who blends warmth with concrete ideas, Samantha offers this mix in her practice.

Practical approaches for online support

Many of Samantha's sessions combine Person-Centred values with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Person-Centred work focuses on being listened to without judgement and helps people make sense of their feelings by talking them through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers clear techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts, try different responses and build small habits that reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test which methods feel helpful, adjusting the balance of listening and practical tasks based on the client’s needs and goals. That shared approach lets people try things and then review what works for them.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into busy lives easier, for example by reducing travel time and allowing sessions around work or caring duties. If you need a shorter check-in, a quieter time without being on camera, or a way to keep momentum between in-person meetings, ask about options when you book. The biography does not list supported session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking to match sessions to your routine.