Samantha Oliver

I currently have availability, but evenings are limited. I offer sessions face to face, telephone and online via zoom platform. 

My face to face sessions are £62. Online and telephone are £52 (I'm passing you the saving). 

My private practice hours start from 7am to 9pm Monday to Friday. 

I will be taking 2 weeks off in August (dates to be confirmed). 

Available for new clients. Face to face in Newcastle Under Lyme. Online nationally.

Hello! Welcome to my profile. I've endeavoured to make this space as informative as possible in a quick accessible way to give you a flavour of who I am and how I work.

I'm Sam (or Samantha, I don't mind either), I've worked in the third sector where I supported survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence in multiple roles such as a counsellor, group facilitator, and assessing client needs. I've also gained experience working in a sexual health clinic that support the LGBTQ+ community - working with a variety of issues and presentations such as GSRD, Disabilities, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Sexual health, Sexual problems, and Gender dysphoria.

Some areas I work with:

Family issues

Anxiety

Depression

Symptoms of PTSD

COVID & pandemic (issues brought on since)

Trauma

Relationship problems

Low self-esteem

ADHD

Relational trauma

Narcissistic abuse

Domestic violence

Borderline personality disorder

Dissociation

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Therapy for compulsive sexual behaviour & problematic Pornography

Sessions available for clients who are distressed and adversely affected by compulsive sexual behaviours (formerly known as sex addiction). This could include compulsive masterbating and persistent use of pornography, meeting with sex workers, multiple partners, one night stands, infidelity, sex work. Welcoming both male and female clients.

Alo extends to partners of people with compulsive sexual behaviours. Please feel free to contact me for more information.

Please feel free to book a free introduction to learn more.

People often come to therapy when they are feeling at their most vulnerable or distressed, often suffering from anxiety or depression. Usually their normal coping strategies are no longer working and possibly creating more issues. In a space that's non-judgemental and caring you can begin to make sense of the root cause of your issues and create healthier ways to cope with every day stresses whilst understanding your individual needs better.

I have experience working with clients who are feeling sad, hopeless, have suicidal thoughts, suffering from grief and loss, as well as going through life transitions, have suffered abuse and controlling relationships in childhood/adulthood.

I work with my clients collaboratively with a trauma informed framework - this means my clients actively participate in making decisions on how we use our therapy sessions together while I implement and encourage resources to build my clients resilience - which inturn reduces symptomatology and improves quality of life.

I offer a free initial telephone chat for up to 30 minutes. 

It's up to you how you'd then like to begin therapy. Some people need to "off load" for the first session and even many sessions. Some clients need a bit more direction and help learning how to use the therapeutic space. I do like to complete history taking, that way we can begin to see what's causing your distress and make a plan to reach your goals in therapy.