Welcome to Samantha McEwan Psychotherapy -Trauma, anxiety and depression therapist. Kilmarnock and online.

Hi, and welcome. I'm Samantha, a psychotherapist and mental health nurse with extensive experience supporting people recover from difficulties such as complex trauma including childhood abuse, neglect or unstable caregiving; trauma in adulthood; binge eating, and anxiety, depression or self criticism, and the impact these have on my clients' personal, relational and working lives.

My NHS and clinical background means I have expertise in working with people with complex issues, and naturally consider the wider context that affects my clients' wellbeing -like early life and developmental experiences, physical health, the standards and values they place importance on, their workplace cultures, and familial and other relationships. It also means there is little I've not heard over the years -which has made me passionate about ensuring that people feel heard, believed, validated and helped.

Therapy with me

I work actively with my clients to understand and address the root causes of their difficulties, not just the surface symptoms. I tailor evidence-based treatments to your own pace and needs, within a relational, trauma-informed, and somatic approach, and offer both longer and short term therapy, with follow up afterwards.

I use CBT, ACT, compassion focused therapy, trauma processing therapy, as well as elements of IFS/ 'parts' therapy, and the Rewind Technique to help 'file way' intrusive memories. 

"Samantha picks things up about my situation very quickly. She is so transparent and calming and gets to the heart of things."

Benefit of therapy for my clients
It is always a real privilege to be alongside each of my clients on their journey. My clients have often fed back that they benefitted from my kind, active and direct approach in therapy, enabling them to get to the root of their difficulties and move forward with a clearer headspace and improved sense of self, identity and confidence.

Starting Therapy

Choosing a therapist is about finding the right clinical fit. I offer an informal, no obligation and free of charge 20-30 minute consultation call prior to starting therapy to see whether my way of working is a good fit for you. Many people worry about knowing where to start -I guide the conversation by asking a little about the problem or issue you would like help with, how it is affecting you just now, and talk through how I may be able to help, and answer any questions you might have. You won't be asked to go into lots of detail -you're in control of what you share. 

Please do feel free to get in touch- I try respond to all email enquiries within one working day.

"I'm so thankful I connected with Samantha. She is professional, responsive and sensitive, while also knowledgeable and straightforward with me. The way she understands me has been a long-awaited breath of fresh air. She validates my emotions and experiences and works carefully with me to identify patterns and goals".