Counsellor profile
Ian Saunders, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 18 years of experience
Counsellor for addictions and relationships
Continue with IanAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS18-06940)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Ian supplied to BetterHelp.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Motivational Interviewing
About Ian
NCPS, 18 years' experience. Ian Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger and self esteem concerns. He uses Client-Centred Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work and talks through problems in straightforward terms.
Ian has worked in counselling for 18 years and runs a private practice. He has substantial experience supporting people with alcohol and drug misuse and with behavioural or process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography and exercise patterns. He also helps people dealing with infidelity, jealousy and codependency issues.
Sessions are offered in person, by telephone and online depending on availability, and he accepts international clients. He asks people to use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the service's online booking flow.
In the counselling room Ian focuses on listening and practical steps. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change. He draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, achievable goals and Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation person-led.
Fees vary with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and any practical arrangements they need to make.
How Ian uses collaborative counselling approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work and focuses on being listened to without judgement; it suits people who need time to work through feelings and make decisions at their own pace. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and is often used with addictions or behaviour change issues. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps and immediate goals to build momentum and confidence, which can help with relationship or control issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early sessions. The counsellor will talk through your goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before, and then agree a plan together. That plan can change as the work progresses so it stays relevant to practical needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats depend on availability. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, travel or family commitments and can reduce time spent travelling. Telephone sessions can be a shorter check-in when video is not convenient, and other formats may offer different practical benefits; check which ones are offered when you arrange your first appointment.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger and self esteem issues, plus related topics such as codependency, infidelity and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions person-led and goal oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years' experience working as a counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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