Samantha Merry

Samantha Merry


Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

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Therapist - Bromley

Bromley BR1
Sessions from £85.00

Features

Availability

Appointments  Monday - Wednesday 8am-7pm & Friday Morning subject to availability

I offer face to face (Bromley only at present) or Zoom Video sessions.

50 minute sessions £85

Reduced fee for  trainee counsellors, please enquire.


About me and my therapy practice

I am a professionally accredited psychotherapist based in Bromley, also working online. Life can feel overwhelming whether you’re navigating family conflict, grief, trauma, dissociation, breakdown, or simply feeling stuck in the same frustrating patterns

Therapy with me offers a trauma-informed space where uncomfortable, distressing or confusing issues are welcome. If obsessive thoughts trouble you or you simply need to talk through worries, we can explore these feelings together. Perhaps you've hidden parts of yourself, fearing misunderstanding, or you feel stuck, struggling to identify emotions – therapy provides a home for all of this. Whether you've been labelled "too much" or "too sensitive"  we can work together to understand and address these challenges in a supportive environment.

I have interest in, and experience of supporting adults who have experienced all manner of emotional distress, for example...

  • Bereavement and loss
  • Family issues and breakdown
  • Childhood neglect and abuse
  • Sexual assault & Domestic Violence
  • Complex Trauma, Dissociation, Derealisation
  • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma/ C-PTSD
  • Work related stress
  • Adult diagnosed ADHD

Training and Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Diploma Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling
  • MA Psychoanalytic Studies
  • Foundation Group Analysis- IGA
  • Facilitating Groups - Tavistock
  • BA (Hons) Therapeutic Psychology
  • Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust 1 year Certificate in Theory and Treatment of Trauma.
  • Certificate Couple Relationships - Tavistock Relationships
  • Trauma and Dissociation Specialist training 2022/23 – European Society Trauma and Dissociation.
  • Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & Level 2 
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy supervision certificate

plus additional training in Complex Trauma and Dissociation, sexual abuse, religious trauma, family dynamics, narcissism and therapeutic writing.

Contact me on 07429 080030 or at hello@samanthamerry.co.uk

Practice description

I have an office in Bromley, a discreet comfortable private space or sessions can done over zoom video.

As a trained psychodynamic therapist, my approach involves delving into your inner world to uncover how past experiences, particularly from childhood, shape your current emotions and behaviours. We  can look at how past experiences influence your   current behaviour and emotions. I am a warm and relational therapist that offers you have the freedom to choose what you want to talk about. If you find yourself in silence, I’ll gently check in with you to see how it feels. Sometimes, silence is a useful space to gather your thoughts before continuing. Other times, it might feel uncomfortable or awkward, and that’s okay. We’ll work together to decide when you might need a little support to keep going.

My work is also informed by attachment theory, we examine how early relationships influence your interactions and relationships today, working to untangle and refine these emotional blueprints for healthier connections. I have a special interest in in trauma and dissociation, my trauma-informed practice acknowledges the impact of your experiences, treating emotional responses as normal reactions to extraordinary events. Maybe you hide parts of you from others for fear you will be misunderstood. All parts of you are welcome to therapy!

I also work with Therapeutic Writing with clients drawn to this approach. Writing for wellbeing goes beyond journaling. In therapy, it becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery. Explore emotions, gain new perspectives, and process challenges at your own pace. Whether writing a letter to your younger self, or crafting a story that reflects your struggles, this approach empowers you to express what might be difficult to say out loud. I offer Therapeutic Writing as an option for clients who find written expression helpful. Writing can take place within your therapy session or written between sessions. 

My first session

The first session is a chance to meet each other and see if you feel we could work together, it is important that you feel safe and comfortable with your therapist. There will be time to ask any questions or concerns you may have.  You can then book ongoing sessions if you would like to.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational

Clients I work with

Adults, Groups, Older adults, Organisations

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work