Thoughtful, compassionate therapy for anxiety, overwhelm and emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or the impact of difficult life experiences or trauma.

Welcome, I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and mental health nurse providing therapy for adults in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, and online.

On these pages you can read about how I work and access helpful resources. You can also review some of my client feedback and contact me about therapy.

A calm, kind and approachable space to work things out

Many people come to therapy when they notice they are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, stuck in unhelpful or repeating cycles or patterns - either personally, relationally or at work; or are finding it difficult to cope with the lasting impact of childhood or recent traumatic life experiences and PTSD.

This can also include difficulties with relationships, self-esteem, overthinking, emotional exhaustion or burnout, or a sense that things feel harder to cope with or navigate than they used to. 

Therapy with me

I offer an active, warm and supportive approach, exploring with my clients what is happening for them at a pace that feels manageable to them. 

My approach is grounded in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy alongside a trauma-sensitive and relational understanding of how experiences can affect psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing, and impact on sense of worth, wellbeing, confidence or control over aspects of your life.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each person as everyone's experiences and needs are different. Many of my clients benefit from CBT-informed work that addresses the root cause of their difficulties, not just the surface symptoms, while others need a slower, more exploratory pace. 

I work together with my clients to find what feels most helpful for them, and utilise wider therapies, such as acceptance and commitment therapy for example, and trauma-sensitive mindfulness and somatic based approaches, where relevant to client needs, as part of a holistic mind-body approach to support overall wellbeing recovery and renewed sense of self or purpose. 

"This was my first time speaking with a therapist, and Samantha has been amazing. She really listened to my concerns around confidence and self-worth, and made me feel heard and supported from the start" 

Starting therapy can feel daunting. I always aim to make that first step as simple, comfortable and supportive as possible. 

Some people arrive with a clear sense of what they want to focus on, while others are unsure but know that something does not feel right.

You do not need to have everything worked out before reaching out.

If you would like to explore working together, please do get in touch. I offer a 20 minute consultation call to check whether my way of working is a good fit for you, and answer any questions you might have.

I try to respond to enquiries within one working day, and initially my response is via email. 

"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".