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Ian Saunders, NCPS

Ian Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
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About Ian

Ian Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience. He runs his own practice and works with people who are struggling with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger and low self-esteem. Ian speaks English and accepts international clients, offering sessions in several formats to suit different needs.

He has a strong background supporting people with alcohol and drug misuse and other process addictions such as gambling or porn.

Background and approach

Ian also helps individuals dealing with codependency, communication and control issues, and problems connected to infidelity, jealousy or commitment. His experience includes many varied presenting concerns over nearly two decades in the field. Ian uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on each person’s own experience and pace.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people want support to change habits, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small practical steps that move things forward. Sessions are conversational and aim to be practical and clear. Appointments are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what works best.

Fees vary with location and depend on the subscription model the service uses, which can be cancelled at any time. Ian adapts his approach to match each person’s goals and life situation. People looking to begin can use the platform’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions in line with the therapist’s availability.

Ian aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable for someone under stress.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS18-06940	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Jealousy
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Ways of working Ian names

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How Ian uses talking therapies online

Ian draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s experience and priorities. This approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace, which can help when dealing with emotional topics like trauma or relationship problems.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change behaviours linked to substance use or other addictions. This method helps clarify a person’s own reasons for change and builds small achievable steps toward those goals.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Ian will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that feel most helpful. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges become clearer over time.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging can provide shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity across locations.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Ian commonly help with?

He works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include codependency, infidelity, jealousy and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He combines a client-centred stance with motivational techniques and solution-focused steps to help people make changes.

How long has he practised counselling?

He has 18 years of experience working in the counselling field, supporting a wide range of presenting issues over that time.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He is located in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.

Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Ian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.