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Samuel Fawcett, BACP

Samuel Fawcett is a counsellor who works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.

About Samuel

Samuel Fawcett is a counsellor who works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He brings three years of professional experience and a personal understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder that first led him into therapy and then into the profession. Samuel speaks plainly about anxiety, relationships and intimacy so conversations feel direct and practical.

He often combines behavioural and acceptance-based ideas with compassion-focused work. Samuel helps people gradually face distressing thoughts and habits while also building gentler ways of relating to themselves.

Background and approach

He says this can reduce anxiety and make room for better connection with others. Samuel recognises that behavioural approaches do not suit everyone. He aims to meet each person where they are and to work with the whole person rather than only a label or diagnosis.

Sessions balance practical steps with time to reflect on values, life purpose and feelings such as guilt or shame. Many people come to him for OCD, social anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, or for struggles around forgiveness and self-worth. He also supports men who want to talk about identity and sexual concerns.

Work can include tackling compulsions, improving emotional closeness, or exploring what matters most in life. Samuel uses clear language and straightforward tasks in sessions. He encourages curiosity about difficult thoughts and compassionate action in daily life.

People leave with simple tools to try between appointments and a plan for the next steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	411354	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches to change and how online therapy helps

Samuel uses elements of exposure and response prevention, a behavioural method that helps people face unwanted thoughts and gradually stop rituals that keep anxiety alive. This approach is often used for obsessive-compulsive patterns and for reducing avoidance in anxiety disorders.

He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas which focus on noticing thoughts without fighting them, and then choosing actions that align with personal values. This helps when someone wants to build a more meaningful life despite ongoing worry or difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel will discuss different options with each person and tailor the work to their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and review progress over time.

Online therapy makes this flexible and manageable. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when clearer non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, step-by-step tasks between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These formats help fit therapy around work, family and daily routines.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Samuel help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, along with attachment concerns, guilt and shame, infidelity, life purpose and men's issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Samuel combines behavioural and acceptance-based ideas with compassion-focused approaches and plain conversation. Sessions mix practical steps and reflective work to suit each person.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and draws on his own lived experience with OCD in his work.

What credentials and region should I know about?

Samuel is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.