Samantha Russell

When it comes to struggles and distress around food and eating, I believe it is never, really, about food. My focus is on exploring your experiences, thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, and how these are coming together to create your current relationship with food and body.
My Approach
The values of empathic listening, encouraging, teaching, and non-judgement are at the core of my counselling practice. This means that through our work together, we will explore your experiences, feelings, and understandings, before we collaboratively develop a plan for what might work best for you in therapy. As a Counselling Psychologist in training, I am trained in a variety of psychological approaches, and am currently focussed on cognitive behavioural therapy. Essentially, this means our work together will be individually tailored to you and your individual needs, while also being grounded in scientifically supported practices. It is my goal, that therapeutically, our work will lead to real, lasting change supported by insight and understanding.
I have worked as a counsellor for those struggling in their relationship with food for over five years in New Zealand (where I’m from), South Korea, Sweden, and the UK. This has given me a huge range of intercultural experience as well as a deep appreciation for the ways that food, eating, and bodies may be understood differently.
Coming to therapy can be a scary prospect, especially if you’re struggling with your eating or weight. Additionally, counselling can feel uncomfortable and be difficult at times. However, you are not alone – I am here to openly and honestly help and support you in a safe, confidential space to make real change in your life
DAYS I’M AVAILABLE AT WEIGHTMATTERS
Here are the days I can see you in person or connect with you remotely
MY FEES
£60
£330
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- 2019-Present: Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (Final Year), Roehampton University London
- 2019: Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling, Glasgow Caledonian University
- 2017: Certificate in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling, Glasgow Caledonian University
- 2015: Certificate in Eating Psychology Coaching, Institute for the Psychology of Eating
- 2011: Master of Arts in Social Anthropology (1st Class Honours), Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
- 2009: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Anthropology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Member of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology
HOW I OFFER PSYCHOTHERAPY
I work with clients across the UK, and around the world, using Skype, FaceTime & Zoom. There is no need to travel, and you can feel comfortable in your own home. It is free to set up and simple to use, so why not give it a try?
I offer sessions in English
Face-to-face
Skype
FaceTime
Zoom
LET US EXPLAIN HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Talk with our assessment team, who can listen to your story and needs, and help you find the right practitioner for you, and book you in for a Free 30 Minute session to meet with one of our therapists.