Dr Sam Reawood

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist | Psychosexual Therapist in training | EMDR Practitioner

About Me

With over 15 years of experience as a Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in the NHS, I have worked extensively with young people, adults, and families navigating complex emotional and relational difficulties. Alongside this, I am an EMDR practitioner, integrating trauma-informed approaches into my work.

My practice is deeply rooted in psychoanalytic thinking, which offers a space to explore how past experiences shape our present relationships, patterns of thinking, and emotional well-being. I also incorporate contemporary understandings of trauma and attachment, ensuring a nuanced and flexible approach tailored to each individual.

I am currently training as a Psychosexual Therapist, expanding my work to include therapy for individuals and couples facing challenges related to intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. This allows me to offer a holistic perspective, recognizing the deep connections between early emotional life, relational dynamics, and sexual well-being.

How I Work

At the core of my approach is a commitment to in-depth, long-term psychotherapy that goes beyond symptom management, helping individuals achieve lasting emotional growth and change. My work is informed by evidence-based models, drawing on psychoanalytic theory, EMDR, and psychosexual therapy, alongside a deep respect for each person's unique story.

Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck—whether in patterns of anxiety, depression, or relational struggles. Others are seeking a space to explore themselves more deeply. I aim to provide a therapeutic relationship that fosters curiosity, self-awareness, and transformation.

Areas of Expertise

I work with a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

  • Relationship struggles and attachment difficulties

  • Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem

  • Childhood trauma and complex PTSD

  • Psychosexual and intimacy-related concerns

  • Identity, gender, and sexuality

  • Emotional difficulties in adolescence and young adulthood

  • Neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD

  • Family and parenting challenges

What to Expect

Starting therapy is a significant step, and I understand the importance of finding the right fit. I offer an initial consultation to explore what brings you to therapy and to think together about whether my approach is right for you. My practice is open to individuals of all backgrounds, and I work in a way that is inclusive, affirming, and non-judgmental.

If you would like to arrange an initial conversation, please feel free to get in touch.

Membership Associations

Full Membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP): Child & Adolescent Psychotherapists have a long, rigorous and thorough training to prepare for this work.  They are trained to understand and to support patients through transitions and changes, in order for progress to take place. Once the training is completed, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapists are then eligible for full membership of the ACP and are governed by its policies regarding conduct and good practice. The professional body monitors the training, appointment and registration of practitioners. For further information, please visit the ACP website.

Membership of EMDR UK: I completed the Standard Accredited Training for Eye-Movement Desensitization & Re-processing (EMDR) with EMDR Works in 2021 and have been practicing since, working towards Accredited Practitioner status. For further information, please visit the EMDR UK website.

Student Membership of the College of Sexual & Relationships Therapists (COSRT): I am currently training as a Psychosexual Therapist with Tavistock Relationships. As part of this training, I am a student member of COSRT. For further information, please visit the COSRT website.