I have availability on Thursdays and Fridays for face-to-face, on-line and telephone therapy.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation which can be booked following the link below:

https://samaralewiscounselling.simplybook.it/v2/#book

My free 15 minute telephone consultation will help give you the chance to see if you feel comfortable with me and the way that I work, and to discuss how counselling may benefit you. You can ask any questions you have and together we can decide whether mine is the best counselling and therapy service for you. There is no obligation or commitment needed to attend any further sessions.

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I work with adults at all stages of life, from leaving home for the first time to settling into retirement and beyond.

My initial training was in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Since then, I have also completed EMDR training, fully accredited by the EMDR Europe Association. These two approaches allow for greater integration between the body and mind, facilitating a successful therapeutic experience.

One of the key decisions when choosing a therapist is finding one who is the right fit for you. To help with this, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation, which can be booked via the link below:

https://samaralewiscounselling.simplybook.it/v2/#book

My career began in the NHS, where I spent 14 years supporting individuals with a broad range of physical and emotional difficulties.

My time in hospitals and general practice led me to believe that mental health extends far beyond a diagnosis, sparking my interest in a more holistic approach to well-being. I obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from Brighton University in 2016, followed by a Master's in Psychotherapy in 2018.

Alongside my private practice, I work with students in a university setting, providing short-term, focused therapy to support them through key transitional stages of life.

I have a particular interest in the impact of emotionally overwhelming life events on mental health. As such, I help my clients understand their feelings of anxiety and develop tools to manage them, while also exploring the underlying causes of their distress. In our initial meetings, we can discuss which therapeutic approach would suit you best—talking therapy, EMDR, or a combination of both.

Therapy is an active and collaborative process. In our sessions, we will work together to understand the factors that led you to seek support and to identify your goals for the future. For some, therapy is an opportunity to explore and transform the way they relate to themselves and others; for others, it may be a journey towards greater peace and acceptance. Once we have clarified your goals, we will move at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you.

I often use CBT and mindful techniques in our early sessions to give my client tools to cope with anxiety both in the therapy space and to use between sessions.

It is common for the initial anxiety about seeking support to evolve into a sense of relief, as you find a safe space to process complex emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. Through this exploration, you may gain deeper understanding and insight, which can help reduce the overwhelming nature of these feelings. The aim is for this calmer, more balanced state of mind to create a space in which meaningful change  can emerge; both in the way you relate to yourself and in your relationships with others.

It is important that you choose a therapist who feels like the right fit for you.

I offer a free 15 minute phone call that allows us to discuss what therapy might look like and to discuss timings for an initial assesment session.

https://samaralewiscounselling.simplybook.it/v2/#book

The initial assessment session will give a taster of what it is like to work with me and whether we feel that my approach suits your needs.

I have availability for in- person and zoom supervision on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as some evenings.

I am UKCP  registered Psychotherapist

https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/therapist/Samara-Lewis-jy62zAAA

I trained as a clinical supervisor at The Rock Clinic in 2019. Since then, I have provided supervision to trainee therapists at both The Rock and Sussex University, as well as to qualified therapists working within these settings.

My supervision sessions are designed to enhance your therapeutic skills, encourage self-reflection, and support the development of your clinical practice in accordance with the UKCP and BACP Codes of Ethics.