Answers about Samuel's method, anxiety recovery, coaching sessions, and the anxiety tool shop.
Answers about Samuel's method, anxiety recovery, coaching sessions, and the tool shop.

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Yes — absolutely. I had anxiety for over 20 years and recovered completely. You can also read testimonials from people of all ages and walks of life who are now living happier, freer lives through this work.
My method is based on how I personally recovered and how I have helped many clients do the same. I also draw on ancient philosophies of acceptance and take inspiration from the pioneering work of Dr Claire Weekes, who also used acceptance as a cornerstone of her approach.
I hold a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of East London. That said, the heart of my work is rooted in my own lived experience of recovery.
No. Although I hold a Master of Science in Psychology, I am not a registered psychologist.
The principles of non-resistance as a way to end anxiety's grip come from ancient philosophies. Acceptance is central to Dr Claire Weekes' work, and my approach builds on this by helping clients put the concept of allowing into a clear, tangible method that anyone can use in daily life.
Yes. Many clients come to me believing OCD or Pure O is fundamentally different from "ordinary" anxiety — but through this work, they soon discover that the cause and the solution are exactly the same.
Panic was one of my worst symptoms, and I know how frightening it can be. Panic is simply a more intense release of adrenaline that triggers fear. My methods help clients learn to stop fearing panic, allow it to pass, and gently retrain the nervous system to calm.
Intrusive thoughts were also one of my worst symptoms, so I understand how distressing they can be. I help clients stop fearing them by understanding that no matter how unpleasant they feel, intrusive thoughts are not your real thoughts and cannot hurt you.
PTSD is often seen as separate from anxiety because of the intense traumatic experiences involved. What I've found, however, is that my methods help clients release the emotional charge from difficult thoughts and memories, calm the nervous system, and find their way to recovery.
While I firmly believe that anyone can recover from anxiety, I'm not able to make that guarantee — and here's why that's actually good news. Contrary to what you may have been told, the power to recover lies with you, not with me or any therapist. My information and practices will show you exactly how to recover, but it will be up to you to put them into practice and follow through on your intention to change, time and time again.
That's a completely fair question, and I don't expect you to trust me straight away. My approach is built on logic, transparency, and understanding. I give you as much clear information as possible about what anxiety is, why it developed, and how to recover — so you can judge for yourself what feels true.
Coping techniques — such as medication to suppress symptoms, distraction, excessive exercise, or pushing through triggering situations — offer temporary relief but don't address the root cause. Recovery techniques, on the other hand, help you allow these feelings to pass through you so you can retrain your nervous system to become less reactive — and eventually stop needing to avoid, fear, or run from anxiety at all.
Setbacks are a completely normal part of recovery and should be expected as you form new habits. When this happens, the most helpful thing to do is revisit the course material or book a coaching session so I can help you navigate this period and get back on track.
You can read full recovery stories in my new book, Allow (available 2026), or shorter versions on my testimonials page.
Coaching fees can change from time to time, so the current price for your selected session will always be shown on the booking page.
Absolutely — most of my clients live overseas. All coaching sessions are held online via Zoom, and to make things easy, all dates and times on the booking page are shown in your local time zone.
Please check your spam or junk folder first. If you still can't find it, feel free to reach out via the contact page and I'll help you sort it out.
Although I'm based in Australia, all coaching dates and times are displayed in your local time zone so there's no confusion.
Yes — every coaching session is with me directly. I don't employ other coaches.
Recovery can be hard to navigate alone, and it's not always easy to notice when you've slipped back into resisting anxiety rather than allowing it. In a coaching session, I'll help you deepen your understanding of the recovery principles, refine your practices, and clearly identify how to get back on the path to recovery.
YouTube videos are a wonderful starting point, but Masterclasses go much deeper — covering topics in detail and offering recovery insights, tips, and practice ideas that a short video simply can't provide.
All prices are listed next to each item in the online shop.
Once your purchase is complete, you'll receive an email with instructions to access your video, course, or guided practice download. If you can't find it, please check your spam or junk folder.
MSc Psychology · B Bus
In 2009, out of nowhere, I suffered a severe panic attack at work which left me in shock, full of fear, dread and completely baffled. It seemed like one day I was fine, and the next my world had turned upside down. Why was I so scared and panicking when I was at work, a place I had been to hundreds of times before? Why was I fearing something bad was about to happen? Why did it feel like was going crazy? What on earth was wrong with me? And this was just the first of many panic attacks, as unbeknownst to me, I had crossed the threshold into the anxiety state.
In a desperate attempt to get rid of “it”, I saw a counsellor, GP’s and psychologists. Some just made me more scared by offering no hope or explanation, some provided comfort and understanding, but no one was able to clearly explain what anxiety was, why this was happening to me and what I need to do to recover from it.
It wasn’t until I discovered the amazing teaching of Dr Claire Weekes that I started to really understand anxiety and began to fear it much less. I now build on the work that she started in the 1960’s, leverage the power of neuroplasticity and give you the recovery tools I used myself to fully and completely recover from anxiety. I use simple and clear explanations, to not only give you an understanding of anxiety that you need to recover, but I demonstrate in detail, how to do it. I turn theory into real results that you can experience yourself, so that you become your own recovery expert.
Once I recovered from anxiety in an attempt to understand why more people don’t recover the way I had, I completed a Master of Science, Psychology. I enjoyed learning about different aspects of psychology, such as psychobiology and research methods, but I soon realised that I knew far more about the anxiety state and how to recover, than any of the psychologists I spoke with during my studies.
That’s why I do the work I do now, to offer the help that is still so hard to find in modern health and mental healthcare settings.

MSc Psychology · B Bus
In 2009, out of nowhere, I suffered a severe panic attack at work which left me in shock, full of fear, dread and completely baffled. It seemed like one day I was fine, and the next my world had turned upside down. Why was I so scared and panicking when I was at work, a place I had been to hundreds of times before? Why was I fearing something bad was about to happen? Why did it feel like was going crazy? What on earth was wrong with me? And this was just the first of many panic attacks, as unbeknownst to me, I had crossed the threshold into the anxiety state.
In a desperate attempt to get rid of “it”, I saw a counsellor, GP’s and psychologists.
Some just made me more scared by offering no hope or explanation, some provided comfort and understanding, but no one was able to clearly explain what anxiety was, why this was happening to me and what I need to do to recover from it.
It wasn’t until I discovered the amazing teaching of Dr Claire Weekes that I started to really understand anxiety and began to fear it much less. I now build on the work that she started in the 1960’s, leverage the power of neuroplasticity and give you the recovery tools I used myself to fully and completely recover from anxiety. I use simple and clear explanations, to not only give you an understanding of anxiety that you need to recover, but I demonstrate in detail, how to do it. I turn theory into real results that you can experience yourself, so that you become your own recovery expert.
once I recovered from anxiety in an attempt to understand why more people don’t recover the way I had, I completed a Master of Science, Psychology. I enjoyed learning about different aspects of psychology, such as psychobiology and research methods, but I soon realised that I knew far more about the anxiety state and how to recover, than any of the psychologists I spoke with during my studies.
That’s why I do the work I do now, to offer the help that is still so hard to find in modern health and mental healthcare settings.
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