Samuel Fawcett, BACP

Samuel Fawcett is a United Kingdom based counsellor with three years of professional experience, offering focused support for anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship and intimacy concerns. He brings a personal perspective to his work, having lived with OCD from a young age, and this lived experience informs his compassionate, pragmatic approach to therapy.

He holds the BACP credential, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and uses a blend of evidence-based methods including exposure and response prevention, elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and compassion-focused work. Samuel aims to meet people where they are rather than reduce them to a diagnosis, balancing practical techniques that address unhelpful behaviours with space to explore identity, values, and what truly motivates each person.

Clients can expect a focus on reducing distressing symptoms while also uncovering deeper patterns related to attachment, shame, guilt, forgiveness, and life purpose. He is particularly experienced in working with issues such as infidelity, sexual dysfunction, social anxiety, and compulsive behaviours, and seeks to support people in building self-love and clearer, more fulfilling relationships.

Evidence-based approaches for online OCD and relationship support

Samuel uses exposure and response prevention - a behavioural approach that gently guides people to face feared situations or thoughts while reducing compulsive responses - which is especially useful for obsessive compulsive disorder and related anxiety. He also integrates elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviours that follow, offering practical tools to manage worry, social anxiety, and relationship distress. Compassion-focused techniques are used to address shame and self-criticism by cultivating self-kindness and emotional resilience, which can support recovery from guilt, relationship wounds, and low self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samuel works collaboratively with each person to explore options, discuss what feels most helpful, and adapt methods to fit individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy with Samuel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to access support from home or on the go, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the format that best suits personal comfort and communication style while working with registered professionals and therapists.