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Samuel Packwood, BACP

Samuel Packwood is a UK-based counsellor who works from a person-centred mindset.

About Samuel

Samuel Packwood is a UK-based counsellor who works from a person-centred mindset. He is BACP registered and has three years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress and depression. He aims to create a calm space where clients can feel heard and understood without judgement.

Samuel listens for each person’s unique story and adapts sessions to meet their needs. He offers practical conversation and steady support to help people make changes that matter to them.

Background and approach

His style is patient and down-to-earth, with straightforward language rather than clinical jargon. His main focus is anxiety and related problems such as panic attacks and social anxiety. He also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the pressures that come with modern life.

He pays particular attention to men’s issues where that is relevant to the person he is seeing. Samuel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to each client. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to build manageable steps towards feeling better.

He balances listening with practical tools so conversation leads to change. People who prefer a calm, empathetic counsellor and clear, practical work may find his approach helpful. He offers short-term and longer-term work depending on what a person needs and their goals for therapy.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413032	September 2026

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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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How Samuel’s approaches work online

Samuel uses evidence-based techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Cognitive work involves spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different ways of thinking and responding to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioural strategies focus on small, manageable steps - for example gradual exposure for panic or social fears - so clients can test what works for them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will discuss options with each person and agree a plan that fits their goals and preferences. That plan is reviewed as therapy progresses so methods are adjusted as needed in collaboration with the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues for a more traditional session. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want ongoing, paced support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access help from different locations.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Samuel help with?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, with additional attention to men’s issues, panic attacks and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His manner is calm and patient, offering a listening space without judgement and mixing conversation with practical steps to reduce distress.

How much experience does he have?

Samuel has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video call, phone session, live chat and text-based messaging.

How do I start therapy with him and what does it cost?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.