- OCD and compulsions
- Relationship and intimacy
- Values and life purpose
About Samuel
Samuel Fawcett is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people presenting stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those dealing with attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, infidelity, and concerns around life purpose and men's issues.
Samuel came to counselling after living with OCD from a young age. That personal experience shapes how he listens and what he offers in sessions. He uses practical methods such as exposure and response prevention and cognitive-behavioural techniques, alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and elements from compassion-focused practice.
In conversation he focuses on both behaviour and meaning. He will help people face the patterns that keep them stuck and also explore values, interests and what matters to them. Sessions tend to include steady, step-by-step work and space to reflect on feelings about identity and purpose.
Samuel is mindful that some people feel alienated by behavioural methods. He explains options clearly and adjusts the pace to suit each person. The aim is to reduce distress while also helping clients notice what motivates them and what they might want to change next in life.
People interested in addressing OCD, social anxiety, intimacy concerns or questions of life purpose will find a practical, reflective approach. Sessions are held in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Samuel describes using exposure and response prevention alongside cognitive-behavioural techniques. Exposure and response prevention involves gently and repeatedly facing feared situations or thoughts while resisting the urge to perform compulsive responses. It is often used for OCD and anxiety to reduce the power of avoidance and rituals.He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and compassion-focused elements. Acceptance and commitment work helps people notice troubling thoughts and choose actions aligned with their values. Compassion-focused elements introduce exercises to reduce self-criticism and soften shame-related responses.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Samuel will discuss different options and adapt the mix to fit a person’s goals, preferences and what feels manageable. This helps people try practical steps while keeping sight of wider life purpose and identity questions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people with OCD, attachment problems, shame, infidelity and life purpose questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines behavioural methods such as exposure and response prevention with cognitive-behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and compassion-focused elements. He balances practical behaviour work with exploring values and identity.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. His personal history with OCD also informs his perspective.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He does not work with international clients. Sessions are offered in English and are based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with Samuel before booking to know how you can meet.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Check the provider details for exact pricing in your area.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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