Hi, I’m Sam and I am a qualified, BACP registered Psychodynamic counsellor, offering in-person counselling in Farnham, Surrey. I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients with an extensive range of varied and complex needs, both in my private practice and in a local charitable counselling service. I offer a warm, confidential space to explore the patterns and emotions shaping your life – helping you heal, grow, and live more fully.

Understanding your past and your present, supporting your future

Life has a way of stirring up feelings, memories, and patterns that can sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing. As a psychodynamic counsellor I offer a safe and compassionate space where you can explore these experiences in depth, gently uncovering the roots of your struggles and understanding how your past shapes your present.

Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, or a general sense of being “stuck,” you do not have to face this journey alone. Here, you will be met with empathy, respect, and an open mind.

My approach

I work Psychodynamically, meaning my approach is grounded in the belief that lasting change begins with self-awareness. Together we will work to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings into the light. Helping you to develop insight, heal old wounds and create more fulfilling ways of living and relating to others.

Our work will be tailored to your pace and needs. My aim is to help you not only cope with challenges but to create meaningful, lasting change. Fostering self-understanding, emotional resilience and healthier relationships. In a safe non-judgemental space, I offer an environment where you can share openly and feel heard. Where we will explore these patterns together, bringing unconscious feelings and thoughts into awareness. Working with both what is happening for you now and how past experiences may still influence you.

Our sessions will be a place for curiosity, honesty, and growth always at your own pace. Our work is paced according to your needs, with a deep commitment to helping you understand yourself on a meaningful level – always with respect for your unique journey.

How working with me might help you

Psychodynamic counselling works by helping you understand the underlying causes of anxiety often linked to past experiences, relationships, or long-standing patterns of thought and behaviour. By gently uncovering these deeper layers, you can develop new perspectives, reduce the power of anxious thoughts, and build lasting emotional resilience.

In our sessions, we might explore:

• How early experiences influence your current feelings and reactions.
• Unconscious fears or beliefs that fuel anxiety.
• The connection between relationships and emotional triggers.
• The lasting impact of trauma, in all its forms.
• Practical coping strategies for calming your mind and body.

Making contact

I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, that’s why I offer a free initial telephone consultation to so we can start to get to know each other and you can decide if we would work well together. If this feels like something that might be helpful for you, please email me and we can start this process together.

Working with Trauma – extended training CPD

As well as working in private practice, I work with an extensive and varied clinical case load at a charitable counselling organisation.

I am a mentor to trainee counsellors working towards their qualification.