Individual Psychotherapy & Couple/Relationship Counselling in Canterbury & Faversham
You may look as though you’re coping, but inside feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — from yourself, from others, or from the life you want to be living. Many people come to therapy when familiar ways of managing no longer work, or when emotional difficulties begin to affect relationships, work, or wellbeing, or when couples find themselves caught in repeating patterns of conflict, distance or misunderstanding.
I am Samantha Walton, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice in Canterbury (CT1) and Faversham (ME13). I work with adults and couples who want to understand themselves, their relationships and emotional patterns more deeply, create lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.
How I work
I offer a confidential, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can explore what is happening for you at your own pace. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy looks beneath the surface of current difficulties to understand underlying patterns, emotions and experiences that may be influencing how you feel, think and relate — often outside of conscious awareness.
Therapy can be open-ended or for an agreed period of time, depending on your needs. My aim is to support you in developing greater self-understanding, emotional resilience and a fuller, more authentic way of living.
I have particular experience supporting adults with:
Eating disorders and disordered eating
Relationship and attachment difficulties
Anxiety, stress and burnout
Depression and low mood
Low self-esteem and self-criticism
Bereavement and loss
Abuse and trauma
Difficult life transitions and adjusting to change
Personality difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Experience and background
Alongside my private practice, I have experience working in NHS settings, including community mental health services, a GP practice in Canterbury, and a specialist eating disorders unit. This has given me a broad understanding of emotional distress and the different ways it can show up in people’s lives.
Locations & practical details
I see clients in person in Faversham and Canterbury. I also offer online appointments if needed.
Faversham: Easy access with free on-street parking.
Canterbury: Walking distance from the bus station and Canterbury East train station. Nearby pay-and-display parking (Holmans Meadow).
Both locations are convenient for clients travelling from Ashford, Whitstable and surrounding areas.
Sessions are 50 minutes for individual therapy; my fees are £65–£70, depending on location.
For couples/relationship therapy the duration is 60-90 minutes; my fees are £80-£125, depending on location.
Next steps
Choosing a psychotherapist is a personal decision, and a good working relationship is central to effective therapy. An initial face-to-face appointment allows us to discuss what you’re looking for and whether we feel able to work together.
If you would like to ask a question or arrange an initial appointment, please get in touch. Additional information about my approach, qualifications and registrations can be found on the relevant pages of this website.
