Frequently Asked Questions.
What types of Therapy sessions do you offer?
I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy. This can take place face to face in and around the LS15 area of Leeds and I also offer online and telephone appointments.
I also offer Affordable Therapy packages to those on a low income. Please see the Affordable Therapy Page for more information.
I am also pleased to offer organisational packages for companies and organisations who want to provide their staff with the opportunity to access emotional and mental wellbeing support. Please see the Organisational Packages link for more information.
I offer Wellbeing packages to Schools through PACE Wellbeing Partnerships. I can support schools to create specialised packages of Therapy, training and workshops for the whole school community. Click here to find out more.
How long does a session last?
I typically offer sessions of 50 minutes to 1 hour. This is however something that we can discuss when we agree our contract together if you have a different duration in mind.
How much does Therapy cost?
Online / Telephone session - £50
I do offer Affordable Therapy for those on a low income. Please visit the Affordable Therapy page for more information.
I offer organisational packages for companies who want to offer their workforce emotional and mental wellbeing support. Please visit the Organisational Packages page or Contact Us for more information.
How can I book a session?
You can book a session by contacting me through the website or by phone, email or Instagram. Please visit the Contact Us page for all of the ways you can get in touch to book an appointment.
You can also find me on Counselling Directory, Psychology Today and the BACP Website.
What can I expect during a counselling session?
During a session, you can expect a safe and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic space. The session is yours to bring whatever it is you want to discuss.
I offer a free 15 minute telephone call before booking initial appointents to answer any questions that you may have before getting started.
Our first session will consist of agreeing a contract together to ensure that you are getting from Therapy what you feel you need. We will also complete an assessment together in the first session. This consists of some questions around your reasons for accessing therapy, managing risks and discussing expectations.
Ongoing sessions can be structed or unstructured depending on your preference. I feel that it is importnat for my clients to set the pace to ensure thay feel as comfortable as possible.
Who is the Therapist?
I'm Samantha and PACE Therapy is my private practice.
I am a qualified Relational Integrative Psychotherapist with over 12 years experience working with people and supporting them with difficult and challenging experiences.
I am registred with the BACP, DBS checked and hold valid insurance.
Please visit the Meet Your Therapist page for more information.
What is the PACE Wellbeing Partnership programme?
The PACE Wellbeing Partnership is a school-based mental health programme designed to provide consistent, professional therapeutic support for pupils, staff and families.
Rather than offering one-off workshops, the partnership gives your school access to an experienced integrative psychotherapist and therapeutic social worker who becomes a regular part of your wellbeing provision. Support can include 1:1 therapy, staff wellbeing, supervision, parent support, group work and bespoke workshops tailored to your school's needs.
Every partnership is flexible, because no two schools are the same. Together, we'll create a package that complements your existing pastoral and safeguarding support while helping to build a happier, healthier school community.
What is The Pattern Project?
The Pattern Project is PACE Therapy's signature therapeutic approach, built on one simple belief: we can't change what we don't first recognise.
Many of the struggles we experience; anxiety, difficult relationships, low self-worth, people-pleasing or emotional overwhelm, are often part of repeating patterns that began much earlier in life. The Pattern Project helps people identify those patterns with curiosity rather than judgement, understand where they came from, and begin creating healthier ways of thinking, feeling and responding.
This philosophy runs through all of my work; from one-to-one therapy and school partnerships to staff wellbeing and parent support. Alongside therapy, The Pattern Project is also available as a series of standalone psychoeducational workshops and therapeutic sessions, offering practical, evidence-informed tools for schools, workplaces and community groups who want to better understand mental health and behaviour.