STEPHANIE SAUNDERS
Relationship Therapist for Individuals and Couples
Sex and Relationship Therapist (currently in training and in practice)
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Qualifications
- MA Hons Degree Psychology – Edinburgh University
- Post graduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling – Physis Training Institute
- Couples Counselling Certificate – Relationships Scotland
- Currently studying a Diploma in Sex and Relationship Therapy – Relationships Scotland
Member of Statutory, Regulatory and/or other professional body
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- General Member of The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)
Approach and orientation
As an experienced therapist with over 10 years of training and experience, I work with well-established, tried and tested counselling and psychotherapy theoretical practices. These include specialist expertise in Transactional Analysis, and an integrative approach to individual and couples counselling using some Person-Centred and Psychodynamic techniques. I am also currently training and practicing as a Sex and Relationship therapist.
I specialise in explorative and proactive talk therapy tailored to help you achieve the changes you would like to make in your life. I can help you build a greater understanding about your personal psychology, and how you make life decisions.
I have worked in both the private and voluntary sector, helping individuals and couples in traditional and non-traditional partnerships to improve relationship dynamics and realise emotional needs and with individuals hoping to explore new relationships by building a greater understanding of themselves. I also specialise in working with individuals who want to explore the world of dating and the different challenges this can bring. I have worked with individuals experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, stress and depression and other mental health issues and have experience and extensive knowledge through working with the LGBTQIA+ community supporting individuals and couples.
Specialist areas
Couples therapy; individual therapy; traditional and non-traditional relationship dynamics; gender and sexuality; self-esteem; assertiveness; anxiety and depression; dating issues and dynamics.