Hi I’m Sam,

I’m passionate about assisting couples and individuals to deepen emotional and physical intimacy, improve communication, and effectively navigate relationship difficulties. I’ve always been drawn to helping people make sense of what feels difficult or keeps them stuck. I qualified as a Relationship Therapist with Relate over 18 years ago and am also a trained specialist in Sex/Psychosexual Therapy – dual COSRT registered.

Couple Therapy – My work with clients usually begins with resolving communication and conflict difficulties so each of you feel understood. This helps to rebuild your relationship and provide a firmer foundation to address the bigger picture of what has become a problem for you both. Trust may have been damaged by years of feeling unheard, or perhaps due to betrayal as a result of an affair. Common feelings of anger, sadness, shame or guilt can often hinder progress, making it difficult to determine next steps without help. Unresolved emotions can explain why recurring conflicts occur no matter how much you both try to work things out. Other examples of my work with you could look at anxiety, self-esteem, life direction, couple dynamics or sexual problems.

I practice as an Integrative Therapist which means I use a variety of skills to help clients explore their issues. This may include Solution Focused Brief Therapy; Psychodynamic themes (looking at client history and attachments); Systemic Therapy (understanding our relationship interactions with others like a partner or family); and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

My offer balances exploration of what may be bothering you to enhance your insight, and if you wish directional stepping stones to help you change what has been identified.

Professional Registration: · COSRT – College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists · BACP – The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

· Social Work England

I work face to face in beautiful therapy rooms, online or via phone during weekdays, evenings & alternate Saturday mornings. Feel free to contact me for my current availability and to arrange a free 20 minute consultation.