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Samantha Holt

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Samantha Holt, NCPS

Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience

Counsellor for trauma and relationship issues

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At a glance

Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom (NCPS414)
Qualifications
NCPS
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Based in
United Kingdom

Details come from information Samantha supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Trauma-focused work

About Samantha

NCPS. 5 years' experience. Samantha Holt works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, addictions, grief and a wide range of related issues including sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress and ADHD.

Samantha uses approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She frames work around relationships and attachment, and pays attention to how past experiences shape current behaviour and emotional responses.

In sessions she offers a straightforward, conversational style. People talk about what is worrying them, how it affects daily life, and practical steps they can try between meetings. She also addresses more complex presentations such as dissociation, personality and attachment-related concerns, and problems arising after domestic violence or sexual violence.

Samantha has five years' experience as a practising counsellor and psychotherapist and holds the NCPS credential. She works with people who have experienced long-term or repeated trauma as well as those facing single-event trauma, and with issues linked to addiction and eating disorders.

The first meetings focus on establishing what the client needs and setting practical goals. Where helpful, therapy looks at patterns in relationships, thoughts and behaviour and tests small changes to reduce distress. Sessions aim to be direct and practical while still allowing time to reflect on meaning and values.

People who want to start are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the service's online booking flow.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses. It is often used when people notice recurring relationship patterns, trust difficulties or strong reactions to closeness. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It usually involves practical exercises and short experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems and mood symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and may draw on more than one method depending on what helps. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also make some sessions shorter or more flexible to suit work or family commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger management

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating issues, addictions and related matters such as grief, sleep problems and career stress.

What style of therapy does she use?

She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years' experience as a practising counsellor and psychotherapist.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts work with English-speaking clients.

Which session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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