Ian Saunders, NCPS

Ian Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience. He works in private practice and offers sessions in person, by phone and online. Ian focuses on practical help so people can make changes that matter in daily life.

He commonly supports people dealing with addictions, including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive pornography use. He also helps with relationship issues, infidelity, jealousy and communication difficulties. Other areas he addresses include trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, codependency and problems around control and commitment.

Ian takes a straightforward, person-centred approach. He listens first to understand each person’s situation and priorities. From there he works collaboratively to set small, manageable goals and uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.

Sessions are tailored to practical outcomes. Some meetings focus on coping strategies for intense emotions. Others look at how habits and patterns affect relationships and daily life. He aims to make each session useful and easy to follow away from the room.

People who prefer clear steps and a respectful, non-judgemental style often find his approach helpful. He accepts international clients and carries out sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging as well as face to face. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled to suit availability.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist reflects what is said so people feel heard and can explore feelings and choices at their own pace; this helps when someone is dealing with shame, low self-esteem or past hurt.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation for change. The counsellor asks questions that help people weigh up their reasons for change and find their own commitment, which is useful for addiction and behaviour change work.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often identify what is already working and build on those strengths to create quick, achievable change.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will agree which approaches to try. This makes the process collaborative and flexible rather than fixed.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel or time is difficult. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be good for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text messaging suits people who prefer written conversation or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.