About Me

Welcome to Inner Solutions Therapy.

My name is Sam and I am the founder of Inner Solutions Therapy. I am an Accredited member of the NCPS (National counselling and Psychotherapy Society) as a  fully qualified Advanced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Clinical Supervisor.

I provide Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),  EMDR, eye movement, desensitization reprocessing therapy, Rewind Therapy Clinical Supervision and Hypnotherapy to Adults, Children, Young people, Couples, Families, Professionals, Schools and Organisations. I specialise in working with individuals suffering with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Work related stress, PTSD and Trauma and offer a program to support you to be able to deal with overcoming anxious thoughts whilst providing you with tools and lifelong strategies.

About me : I have always had a keen interest in mental health and the positive impact that therapy can have, following my own journey through therapy many years ago. I decided to train to become a counsellor/ Psychotherapist to be able to give back and help others just like therapy had helped me and transformed my life for the better. I have a genuine care and passion to help my clients and to support them in the work we do together. I pride myself on my ability to be there for my clients and it is truly rewarding to support and listen to each one and witness the wonderful positive changes that can be made.

How I can help: Therapy is about investing time in you. If you are experiencing: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress, Burnout, Low mood, Low self esteem, Feeling Overwhelmed, Relationship breakdowns, Family issues, Domestic Abuse, Self harm, Addiction, Bullying, Trauma/Emotional distress and many other challenges. I will provide a safe and confidential space in a non judgemental and empathic environment. Whether you are experiencing current or past problems that are having an impact on you, therapy can help by providing you with the space to explore and be heard along with giving you some tools to discover a better way forward.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have over 16 years of experience working therapeutically with adults and children in many different settings across the U.K. This includes years delivering therapeutic support to emergency service workers, intervention and support to parents, carers and children around domestic abuse, relationship issues, Complex needs, Mental health, trauma, suicide intervention as well as drugs and alcohol misuse. I have worked one to one and in group work with Adults, children and young people within many settings. I have also trained and delivered counselling courses to Adults in a local College.

Qualifications I hold are:

• Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Counselling, Adults.
• Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young people.
• Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitisation therapy.
• TFCBT- Trauma focussed CBT.
• Clinical Hypnotherapy Advanced Diploma
• Clinical Hypnotherapy in Children.
• Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Clinical Supervision.
• Assist Applied Suicide Intervention.
• Safeguarding in Children
• Trauma-Informed practices.
• Human Givens, Rewind Technique Trauma therapy.
• Domestic Abuse MARAC training.
• Advanced Reiki Master.

I have also attended training courses to assist my development and knowledge:

• Supporting Children and Young people experiencing Drug or Alcohol misuse.
• Mental Health First Aid
• Safeguarding Training for counsellors working with CYP.
• Anxiety, Stress, panic Attacks, PTSD Advanced training.
• Prevent training.
• Human Givens Guided Imagery
• OCD- The Brain recovery.
• Dementia Awareness 
• CAMHS – Anti-stigma.
• CAMHS – Suicide Intervention.

Prior to your first appointment I will complete a free telephone consultation. I believe that it is important that we build a rapport before you trust me to work with yourself or your family.