Nyasa Sampson

Nyasa Sampson is a trainee integrative counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with NHS clients in Lambeth through The Awareness Centre and is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Nyasa brings over five years of experience supporting adults and young people across secondary and community mental health services. Her integrative training allows her to draw on a range of therapeutic perspectives, adapting her approach to each client’s individual circumstances, needs and therapeutic goals. She is particularly interested in understanding the whole person and how their experiences, relationships and environment can influence their emotional wellbeing.

Nyasa offers a warm, empathic and collaborative space where clients can feel comfortable bringing their whole selves and speaking openly about what they are experiencing. She understands that beginning counselling can feel daunting and therefore works at a pace that feels manageable, respectful and safe. Her integrative approach means she can work flexibly, thoughtfully and collaboratively, drawing on different therapeutic ideas according to what each client needs. Together, clients may explore how past experiences, present pressures, relationships and ways of coping shape their emotional wellbeing. Sessions may include gently identifying patterns in thoughts, feelings and relationships, making sense of difficult or overwhelming emotions, developing self-awareness and strengthening self-esteem, as well as exploring practical ways of managing emotions, establishing healthy boundaries and coping with day-to-day challenges. Nyasa places particular value on the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where clients can feel heard and supported while developing new perspectives and working towards meaningful and realistic goals.

Alongside her counselling training, Nyasa has worked across community and charitable settings, supporting participants and volunteers to build confidence, develop trust in themselves and form meaningful connections with others. During her work with the mental health charity Mind, she designed and facilitated wellbeing workshops and groups exploring themes including depression, confidence, emotional wellbeing and social connection. These experiences have strengthened her understanding of how emotional distress can be shaped by isolation, trauma, discrimination, poverty, health challenges and significant life transitions. Nyasa has experience supporting people from LGBTQ+ communities, migrants and refugees, as well as working with women’s groups. She has a particular interest in child development and holistic approaches to healing, and brings her wider experience of community and mental health work into her therapeutic practice.