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Madeline Saunders

Madeline Saunders

Chichester,West Sussex

Summary

I am a psychotherapist and counselling psychologist, with a background in midwifery and additional training in EMDR. I work almost exclusively with trauma presentations, both in my NHS setting and private practice. I offer predominantly lower cost slots in my private practice and specialise in a highly relational and attachment-informed psychotherapeutic approach, with a focus on the whole person. In my NHS practice, this often means supporting clients with challenging presentations navigate social and physical healthcare systems as part of their psychological process and treatment. My recent post as co module leader highlighted my enjoyment of teaching and supporting students on their personal and professional journeys towards qualification as psychotherapists.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Practitioner Psychologist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Bognor Regis , West Sussex
09.2020 - Current
  • Longer-term psychotherapeutic work with complex clients, predominantly trauma presentations

Integrative Psychotherapist

Self Employed
Chichester , West Sussex
04.2018 - Current
  • Key issues worked with include complex trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, burnout, life dissatisfaction, chronic illness.

Module Co-Leader and Sessional Lecturer

Metanoia Institute
Ealing, London
09.2021 - 04.2024

MSc Humanistic Psychotherapy final module co-leader, supporting students to both understand and deliver their final dissertation.

Midwife

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
London
09.2012 - 09.2015

I worked as a midwife in hospital, community and research settings caring for women, their babies and families.

Education

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology And Psychotherapy By Professional Studies -

Metanoia Institute
London
09.2013 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of West London
London
09.2009 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Cardiff University
Cardiff
09.2005 - 09.2009

Skills


  • Special interest and practice focus on trauma based presentations
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Care-coordination
  • Person-centred care
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Supervision and mentorship

Additional Training

I am fully trained in EMDR and working to complete my accreditation. 

Timeline

Module Co-Leader and Sessional Lecturer

Metanoia Institute
09.2021 - 04.2024

Practitioner Psychologist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - Current

Integrative Psychotherapist

Self Employed
04.2018 - Current

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology And Psychotherapy By Professional Studies -

Metanoia Institute
09.2013 - 09.2020

Midwife

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
09.2012 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of West London
09.2009 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Cardiff University
09.2005 - 09.2009
Madeline Saunders