Welcome to Black Moose Counselling

What is counselling?

 Counselling is a collaborative process, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences, in confidence and without judgement. 

You might benefit from counselling if you are interested in understanding yourself better, to learn and develop coping strategies, and/or make positive changes in your life. 

The NHS Website states - "Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Your therapist will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.

A counsellor will not give you their opinions or advice or prescribe medication. They will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems."

   The heart of my counselling philosophy is the belief that the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client is key to effective therapy.  When a client feels that a counsellor really, truly sees and understands them without any judgement, the potential for healing to take place is created in the client and they are able to move forward. 

Hello, My name is Samantha Rose (Sam), and I'm a qualified counsellor, a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) registered, complying to GDPR regulations.

 I work and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework which includes monthly supervision and attending regular training courses and other studies as part of my Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

 With a decade of experience in the NHS within a helping profession and years of experience working in the bereavement services, I bring a wealth of knowledge and empathy to my practice.  

I've completed years of intensive education and training, including becoming a Cruse Bereavement Volunteer offering support to people who have been affected by bereavement and loss. 

 Compassionate Counselling for Lasting Change. 

I'm a Humanist Counsellor, my core counselling approach is person-centred. 

I'm empathic, honest and non-judgmental with clients, providing a warm, safe environment allowing clients to express and explore their actual true self without fear of guilt or shame.

I will be alongside you in your therapeutic journey.

Creativity and the ability to express ourselves artistically is a trait unique to humans. Talking therapy is extremely therapeutic and beneficial for clients, however, I know that there are times when words are insufficient, and I encourage clients to express themselves in whatever way is most comfortable for them, whether through words, art, creativity, worksheets aids, and/or being outdoors with nature.  

I understand that for many clients the thought of expressing themselves creatively can be frightening, and I never expect anyone to do anything they don't want to do, it's the client's choice, 

 I work with adults aged 18 years or over and I offer telephone/online Zoom counselling (nationwide).  

I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy, in the Maidstone, Kent and surrounding areas, and all locations are risk assessed before sessions commence. 

Appointments are available during the daytime and earlier evenings, either weekly or fortnightly. I undertake both short and long-term work with clients.  

I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement/grief and loss, relationship problems/communication breakdowns, work-related issues, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, self harm, suicidal thoughts, trauma, domestic abuse and life struggles.

 Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I am here to listen to you. 

The first initial appointment is free and over the phone which usually last between 15 to 20 minutes. It's an opportunity for you to talk to me and for me to gain a little background information.  

Questions will be asked, such as to the reason/s you are seeking counselling and what you hope to get out of your counselling time.  Attending the initial appointment does not obligate you to continue, it's a chance to see if we are both happy to continue with sessions.

After that, you can book your first session with me and payment is required at the time of booking and can be made via bank transfer.  

I will email or post a copy of our 'Working Agreement' and we will go through it together in our first session and I can answer any questions you may have. 

Each Therapeutic Counselling Session lasts 50 minutes and is £45, and for sessions after 5pm, it is £55.  

Walk and Talk Therapy Sessions are only available between 10am-4pm. These sessions are £50 each.

Black Moose Counselling operates a few low cost telephone appointments on Wednesdays, so if the cost is genuinely too much to pay, please enquire as to whether any concessionary rate sessions are available.

Contact me (Sam) by giving me a call or texting on 07470 405899  between Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. Outside these hours or if the line is busy, you can leave a message on the answerphone and I will return your call normally within the next working day. Please feel free to drop me an email 

 sam.rose@blackmoose.uk 

Contacting me and taking the next step can be the hardest, but it can also be the most rewarding step too.

Black Moose Counselling Cancellation Policy.  If you provide less than 48 hours' notice of cancellation or you miss an appointment, the full fee is payable. Full details are listed on the 'Working Agreement'.