About Samuel
Samuel Packwood is a UK-based counsellor with a Bachelor-level membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has three years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress and low mood. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can be heard and understood.
Samuel focuses on practical ways to reduce worry and build confidence. He often uses cognitive-behavioural ideas alongside other approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Background and approach
Sessions are adapted to each person's situation rather than following one set method. He works with concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and general stress. Samuel also addresses issues often described under men's mental health in ways that suit the individual.
Samuel keeps sessions straightforward and paced to the client. He gives space for people to talk, asks questions to clarify what matters most, and suggests exercises to try between sessions. The aim is to help people feel more able to manage day-to-day challenges.
People who prefer a calm, practical style may find his approach helpful. Samuel wants to support people to make the changes they want and to notice small improvements over time.
Approaches and how they work online
Samuel draws on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioural approaches and other practical methods. Cognitive-behavioural approaches look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and use short exercises to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Other methods Samuel uses focus on building coping skills and improving emotional awareness to help with trauma, low mood and self-esteem.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Samuel will work with each person to agree goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. He adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps most.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when deeper interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, quick reflections or people who prefer not to use video. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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