Samantha McEwan , BACP

Samantha McEwan is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She brings four years of professional experience in mental health to her practice and focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Samantha offers a calm, down-to-earth space where clients can talk through what matters most to them at a pace that feels right.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with attachment-informed ideas to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating to thoughts and feelings. Sessions often include straightforward exercises, gentle reflection and skills to manage strong emotions.

Samantha works with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. She also supports people dealing with life transitions, career stress, caregiver burden and body image problems. When needed she addresses separation, domestic violence and other relationship ruptures with care and attention.

Therapy sessions can take different forms depending on what the person needs. Samantha uses structured techniques when needed and a client-centred stance to follow each person’s priorities. She helps clients set realistic goals and practises hands-on strategies for coping between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Samantha works online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits them.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Samantha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns through practical exercises and experiments; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. ACT encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to act in line with personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to understand how past relationships affect current ones and to improve communication and connection. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and try methods that fit their needs, reviewing progress and adapting techniques together.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit clients who prefer written reflection or want ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments, while still using the same practical tools and skills as in-person sessions.