Sam Smith

Sam is an intelligent, versatile, and highly skilled professional counsellor in the wellness and psychology fields.

With support from Sam, you will have the power to overcome any challenges you are facing in your life. Her counselling sessions are a completely safe and non-judgmental space, personalized to meet your needs and comfort.

Have you ever had someone truly listen?

“I hear you and I see you. I listen to genuinely understand you as a person.” – Sam

Sessions will give you the opportunity to unload the burdens you are carrying and give you relief while providing you with crucial life skills to deal with challenges, emotionally regulate, and become deeply in tune with yourself. Samantha will help you realize things outside of your current awareness about yourself, allow you to make connections as to the cause of your struggles, and explore solutions that work for you.

“If you want something in life, you cannot wait for it to just happen. You have to make it happen.” – Sam

Academic Background:

• Master of Science in Clinical Health Psychology – Strathclyde University in Scotland.
• Specialist Wellness Counselor – Humanitas Counselling and ASCHP Registered.
• Honours Bachelors of Social Sciences (Psychology) [BPSYCH EQUIVALENT] – SACAP *currently in progress
• Honors Bachelors of Social Sciences in Psychology – SA College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)
• Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and English) – Varsity College
• Neurolinguistics Programming – Udemy
• Two published academic journal articles as a co-author, from her psychology Masters dissertation research.

Experience and Focus Areas:

Samantha is a qualified professional who is both passionate and empathic. She is an up-and-coming practitioner who has embraced the constantly evolving landscape of society, wellbeing, health, and psychology. Academically qualified with 5 years of psychology training and a Masters in Psychology, she has treated clients in a wide realm of mental health challenges.

Specialised in Working With:

• Health and Wellness
• Couples
• Young Adults and Teenagers
• Intellectual Disabilities (Autism and Down Syndrome, Asperger’s)
• Individuals and Families
• Relationships
• Trauma (Childhood, Sexual, Experiences)
• Drug and Alcohol Addiction
• Mental Health Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Personality)
• Medical Illness Counselling
• Grief and Loss
• General Wellbeing
• Stress

Counselling Approach:

Sam strives to create a meaningful connection and develop a deep understanding of her clients and the difficulties they are trying to overcome. Her skills involve therapy, coaching and counselling while applying multiple therapeutic techniques in an unbiased, positive, and supportive space. She will create a safe space where clients can share personal problems confidentially. Sessions will be empathy based and focused on the needs of the client. The sessions aim to unpack past experiences, unhelpful thought patterns, overcome challenges, shift perspective, and promote personal growth. Sam’s approach to challenges/problems are holistic and collaborative, as many factors influence wellbeing (exercise, eating habits, mindset, behavior etc.) No one person has the same challenge or problem to overcome, as every situation may be different, requiring a different approach and therapeutic technique.

Your Counsellor Up Close and Personal:

She manages her own health and wellbeing by being active and participating in different sports and arts. Sports include: horse riding, muay thai, paddle and strength training. Sam loves to cook and bake, she also enjoys painting and surrounding herself with new knowledge.

Samantha loves animals, having grown up with many in her home, cats and dogs among her favorites. Her interpersonal relations with family and friends are strong, kind and caring.

“A failure is not always a mistake; it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.” – B.F. Skinner

Sam has a fresh approach to mental health, personal growth, and general wellbeing. Whether you have a major problem, need some guidance or if all you need is a listening ear and some support, she is here for you!

It takes courage to reach out. It will bring a sense of relief once you take that first step.

BOOK SESSIONS NOW WITH SAM:

melkbosmentalhealth@gmail.com