About Ian
Ian Saunders trained as a counsellor and has been working in the field for 18 years. He runs a independent practice in the United Kingdom and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat and text messaging. Ian focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling stuck.
Ian supports people dealing with addictions including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling, exercise or porn. He also helps with relationship difficulties, anger, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and issues like codependency and jealousy.
How Ian works
His work includes looking at communication and control issues and the fallout from infidelity. He uses approaches that centre the person and their goals. Client-Centred Therapy lets the person lead while the counsellor listens and reflects.
Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels hard by exploring ambivalence and building motivation. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, doable steps and notice progress along the way.
Ian aims to keep sessions clear and simple so people can use what they learn straight away. People can work with him online or by phone when that suits better. Conversations are conversational rather than clinical, and he will help plan sensible next steps for the issues brought to sessions.
Ian holds the NCPS credential and brings nearly two decades of experience to his counselling work. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Ian lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Ian works with
The areas below are the ones Ian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Anger management
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Ian’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and understanding the person's experience. The counsellor follows the person's lead, reflects what they hear and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach suits anyone who needs space to be heard and to build their own solutions.Motivational Interviewing focuses on change when someone feels unsure. It uses curious, non-judgemental questions to explore mixed feelings and to discover personal reasons for change. This can be helpful for people with addictions or who are struggling to make a different choice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ian collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. He checks in about what is working and adjusts techniques so sessions remain relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people see facial cues and run most of the work of a face-to-face meeting. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going around work, family or travel commitments.
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