Samantha Chater Therapy

24/07/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what good therapy should feel like, this is a great place to start. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is one of the most important parts of the process.

17/07/2026

18/04/2026

Thank you to .kritika_naturalhealth for a most wonderful Spring reset today .wellbeinghub The yoga, full body energy reset, sound bath and amazing Ayurveda snacks = 3 hours of bliss. Can’t wait for the next one!

18/04/2026

If you can, take time to recharge this weekend 💜

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18/04/2026

Lovely to be part of Thrive Wellbeing Hub 💙

I offer counselling and hypnotherapy for adults from Thrive Wellbeing Hub.

I support adults in midlife who may be feeling lost, stuck or unsure of themselves as life changes around them.

People come to me with anxiety, loss, relationship struggles, trauma, menopause, and ADHD-related challenges. I offer a calm, supportive space to talk openly and begin to feel more like yourself again.

I offer a free 20-minute no obligation consultation.

Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to find out more or book a chat.

Therapy isn’t just for crisis moments—it’s a space to understand yourself, build healthier patterns, and grow into the life you want. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, boundaries, or grief, you don’t have to do it alone.

Support, clarity, and real change start with a conversation.

01/04/2026

Anxiety is often talked about in terms of symptoms such as racing thoughts, panic, overthinking, feeling constantly on edge.

But sometimes anxiety makes more sense when we look beneath the surface.

From a trauma-informed perspective, anxiety can be understood as a protective response. Your mind and body may have learnt to stay alert because, at some point, that helped you cope.

So rather than asking “What’s wrong with me?” a kinder question can be, “What have I been through, and how has my nervous system adapted?”

When anxiety is understood in this way, it can begin to feel less shameful and less confusing. Counselling can help you make sense of those patterns, feel safer in your body, and find healthier ways of coping.

If anxiety is feeling hard to carry at the moment, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free 20-min consultation. Link in bio.





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20/03/2026

Happiness can feel complicated when you’re grieving.

Today, on International Day of Happiness, we're not talking about loud joy or forced smiles. 'Glimmers' are tiny moments of warmth, connection or calm that gently break through the heaviness.

A memory that makes you smile.
Sunlight on your face.
A message from someone who understands.

Glimmers don’t take away grief. They sit alongside it.

16/02/2026

People-pleasing usually starts as a way of staying safe. You learn to keep the peace, not make a fuss, anticipate other people’s needs and smooth things over before conflict appears. At some point, it probably helped.

Over time though, it can come at a cost. You say yes when you want to say no. You minimise your feelings. You feel responsible for how others feel, and carry guilt when you put yourself first, if you ever do.

Many people who struggle with people-pleasing don’t see themselves as anxious or overwhelmed. They just feel tired. Drained. A bit lost. And often unsure of who they are outside of what they do for others.

This isn’t a personality flaw. It’s a pattern that developed in response to your environment, relationships or expectations placed on you earlier in life.

Counselling can offer a space to gently explore where this pattern came from, what keeps it going, and how to begin setting boundaries without fear or guilt. Not by changing who you are but by helping you reconnect with your own needs and voice.

If this resonates, I’ve written more about people-pleasing and how counselling can help in a recent blog post. Link in comments.

13/02/2026

This is one of the most common questions people wonder about and the answer is no.

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to counselling. Many people seek support not because something dramatic has happened, but because life feels heavy, confusing, or out of balance.

You might be functioning on the outside but struggling on the inside. Feeling stuck, low, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Going through a life change, a loss, or simply realising you can’t keep carrying everything alone.

Counselling isn’t about comparing your pain to anyone else’s or deciding whether it’s ‘bad enough’ If something is affecting your wellbeing, your sleep, your relationships, or how you feel about yourself, it matters.

Coming to counselling earlier, before things reach breaking point can actually be a gentler way of taking care of yourself.

You don’t need a label or a dramatic reason. If something in you is saying, I need some space to talk, that’s enough.

Counselling is for real life, as it is, not just emergencies.

06/02/2026

Why do we signpost to Samaritans? 💚

While we aim to connect you with the right counsellor, it’s important to be mindful that there may be times when you need immediate, 24/7 support. That’s where Samaritans can help.

Samaritans UK offer:

🤍 Confidential, non-judgemental emotional support

🕰️ 24/7 availability – day and night

👂 A safe space to talk and be listened to

💬 Support whether you’re in crisis or just need someone to talk to

How to contact Samaritans:

📞 Call 116 123 (free, UK & ROI)

✉️ Email [email protected]

🌐 Visit www.samaritans.org

You don’t have to face things alone. Support is always available. 💚