Samantha Hudson , NCPS

Samantha Hudson is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems and low self-esteem. She also supports career concerns, compassion fatigue and issues that commonly affect women. Samantha writes and teaches about post-traumatic stress and suicide awareness, and draws on a wide range of experience from private practice since 2011.

Her manner is warm and interactive. Sessions aim to put people at ease so they can talk about what matters and decide what they want to change. Samantha adapts the pace to each person and works in plain language rather than jargon.

She combines practical strategies with reflective conversation. Techniques often come from cognitive behavioural methods while the direction of sessions is guided by what the person needs in that moment. Her background includes work with first responders and veterans in the UK, the US and Canada, although anyone who wants therapy may contact her.

Samantha holds an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, among other practitioner-level qualifications. She has delivered keynote talks and continuing professional development courses on PTSD and suicide awareness for policing units and national agencies.

People can expect a tailored plan rather than a fixed formula. Samantha encourages collaboration on goals and offers video and telephone sessions, with messaging available between appointments for brief check-ins.

How Samantha uses talking therapies online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to focus on actions that matter. It is useful for anxiety, stress and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with panic, sleep problems and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathy and active listening so the individual can find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. Samantha discusses goals, preferences and what has helped before, then suggests a mix of methods. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the approach remains relevant to the person's needs.

Online sessions take place by video call or phone, and short live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins between appointments. Video is useful for most therapeutic conversations, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging suits quick updates or scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel, while keeping contact regular and flexible.