Samantha Black

An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.

A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.

The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.