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Samantha Martin
BSc (Hons) Soc. Psych., Dip. Couns., L5 Dip CBT (CPCAB), MBACP, GMBPSS
Approach
Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Accessing Online Therapy
- Mobile device or computer
- Stable internet access
- Comfortable & private space
Accessing Therapy Online
What Online Therapy Offers
Online therapy gives you flexible access to support from the comfort of your own home. It removes travel, fits around busy schedules, and offers a calm, private space to talk. Many people find it easier to open up when they’re in a familiar environment.
How Online Sessions Work
Sessions take place by secure video call, via WhatsApp, Google MEET or Teams, depending on client preference. You simply find a quiet space, connect at your appointment time, and we begin. Everything is straightforward, and I guide you through the process step by step.
Is Online Therapy Effective?
Online therapy is well‑established and shown to be just as effective as in‑person work for most people. It offers the same level of support, reflection, and therapeutic depth, just delivered in a more flexible way.
Who Online Therapy Is Suitable For
Online therapy suits adults who prefer privacy, have busy routines, live remotely, or find travel difficult. It’s also a good option if you feel more at ease speaking from your own space. Many people choose it for convenience and comfort.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your first session is gentle and paced around you. We explore what brings you, what you’d like to change, and what support might help. There’s no pressure to share anything before you’re ready, it’s simply a chance to get to know each other.
What You Need for Online Therapy
Online therapy is simple to set up. You just need a phone or laptop, a stable internet connection, and a private space where you feel at ease. Most people find the process straightforward after their first session.
What I can Help With
I work with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and trauma‑related difficulties using counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach is warm, structured and trauma‑informed, helping you understand patterns, reduce distress, and build practical tools for everyday life. Below are some of the areas I commonly support in online therapy.
Anxiety‑Related Difficulties I Work With
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Panic attacks / panic disorder
- Perfectionism and high‑functioning anxiety
- Rumination and overthinking
- Hypervigilance linked to past experiences
- Avoidance patterns
- Safety behaviours
Low Mood, Stress and Emotional Wellbeing
- Low mood / mild–moderate depression
- Stress and overwhelm
- Burnout (work‑related or emotional)
- Workplace stress, role strain, and compassion fatigue
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Self‑criticism and low self‑esteem
- Life transitions and adjustment issues
- Assertiveness and communication difficulties
- Relationship patterns (non‑specialist)
Trauma‑Informed Support and Stabilisation
- Trauma‑related symptoms (Person Centred approach)
- Emotional shutdown / freeze responses
- People‑pleasing rooted in early experiences
- Inner critic patterns shaped by past relationships
- Trauma‑related avoidance
- Grounding, stabilisation, and safety work
- Understanding triggers and patterns
CBT Tools and Approaches I Use in Sessions
- Cognitive distortions
- Negative automatic thoughts
- Behavioural avoidance
- Unhelpful thinking styles
- Core beliefs and assumptions
- CBT formulation work
- Functional analysis
- Behavioural activation
- Exposure planning (non‑complex)
- Problem‑solving therapy
- Stress management strategies
