Welcome to Recreate Therapy Barton Upon Humber

Hi, I'm Samantha. I offer a warm, gentle and deeply empathetic space in Barton or online where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together, we'll make sense of what you're going through and find ways forward at your pace.

I work at Watersedge Visitors Centre in Barton - with adults, children and young people who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, inner child, neurodiversity difficulties (ADHD, ASD) and more.

Sessions available in-person (Barton-upon-Humber) and online across the UK.

Who Can Benefit

Therapy is open to anyone looking for support - including children, young people, adults, and older adults.

Everyone's experience is unique - therapy can help with emotional challenges and mental health, such as (but not limited to):

Anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout
Low confidence, self-esteem, and self-harm
Relationship challenges
Trauma, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and abuse
Grief, loss, and loneliness
Complex emotions and early emotional experiences
Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD) and living with a disability/long-term condition
Caring responsibilities
Bullying and LGBTQ+

If there's something specific you need to make therapy more accessible, we can try to find a way that works for you.

What You Can Expect

I'm an integrative, person-centred counsellor based in Barton. That means you set the pace and focus, while I draw from approaches that fit your needs, including:

Person-centred therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness
Humanistic approaches
Creative therapy

You can choose short-term, focused therapy or open-ended sessions. We'll regularly check in to make sure sessions continue to meet your needs.

Our First Session

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, and it's completely understandable when you feel unsure.

Most people don’t know exactly where to start - and that's okay! The first session is simply a space to begin wherever you are.

There's no pressure to have the right words or know what to say. Together, we'll take things at your pace and find what feels most helpful for you.

if you are still unsure why not take a look at the quiz designed to help guide you with your decision.

See below.

Do I Need Therapy? (Free Self-Check Quiz)

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If you’ve been wondering whether you need therapy, this short quiz can help you reflect on how you’re feeling. Many people search for support when things feel “not quite right” but hard to explain.

1. How have you been feeling recently?

A) Mostly okay and managing day to day
B) A bit stressed, anxious, or emotionally up and down
C) Frequently overwhelmed, low, or struggling emotionally

2. How well are you coping with life right now?

A) I’m coping well overall
B) I’m coping, but it takes a lot of effort
C) I feel like I’m just getting through the day

3. How often do you feel anxious or worried?

A) Rarely
B) Sometimes, depending on situations
C) Often or most of the time

4. How is your sleep or energy?

A) Generally fine
B) Not as good as usual
C) Poor sleep, low energy, or exhaustion most days

5. How is your motivation?

A) I feel motivated and able to get things done
B) My motivation comes and goes
C) I struggle to feel motivated at all

6. How do your thoughts feel?

A) Fairly calm and manageable
B) Busy or overthinking at times
C) Racing, negative, or hard to switch off

7. How are your relationships?

A) Stable and supportive
B) A bit strained or distant at times
C) Difficult, overwhelming, or disconnected

8. How do you handle emotions?

A) I manage my emotions well
B) Sometimes I struggle to cope
C) My emotions feel intense or hard to control

9. Do you feel “stuck” in life right now?

A) No, I feel things are moving forward
B) A little unsure or unsettled
C) Yes, I feel stuck or lost

10. Have past experiences been affecting you?

A) Not really
B) Occasionally
C) Yes, they still affect me now

Results

Mostly A’s

You are generally coping well. Therapy may still be helpful for self-awareness, personal growth, or support during life changes.

Mostly B’s

You may be going through a challenging period. Counselling could help you build coping strategies and feel more balanced.

Mostly C’s

It may be very helpful to speak with a therapist. Support can help you feel more grounded, understood, and in control of your emotions.

Where and How We Meet

Online:

Zoom or Google Meet

Telephone:

Sessions available upon request

In-person: Recreate Therapy

Barton Upon Humber

Waters Edge Visitor Centre
Maltkiln Road,
Barton-upon-Humber
North Lincolnshire,

DN18 5JR

(Baby and disability-friendly building)

About Me

I’m warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental. My background spans 20 years in health and social care, including crisis mental health, dementia care, bereavement support, and autism-specialist work with children and teens. This breadth helps me meet you exactly where you are, with compassion, clarity and unconditional acceptance.

Reaching out can feel daunting; if you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, I offer a 15-minute free, informal introductory call (by phone or online) where we can get to know one another and ask any questions we feel could be benficial.

Qualifications & Professional Standards

BA (Hons) - First Class in Behavioural Science (Person-Centred Counselling for Adults & Children)
S.A.C. Diploma in CBT (Registered Graduate)
Registered Member of the National Counselling Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Dip Couples and Relationshiop Counselling
Continuous professional development into beahvioural Analysis and supervision.
Fully insured; GDPR-compliant