Shan Merchant UKCP accredited Couples Therapist

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I trained in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy & Imago Couples Therapy. I’m from NZ and have lived in Europe for 20 years. I'm Bi, and have 2 donor conceived daughters with my partner of 14 years. I have a special interest in neurodiversity as my partner and daughter are on the autism spectrum.

Areas of interest: Conflict, Communications difficulties, Separation, Divorce, Affairs, Same Sex Relationships, Co-Parenting, Fertility issues, Loneliness, Insecurity, Autism, ADHD, Getting Married, New Relationships.

Sexual identity:

Bi- | Pansexual

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: She, Her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

UKCP accredited therapist:https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/therapist/Shannon-Merchant-iAhObAAK

Imago UK member: https://gettingtheloveyouwant.co.uk/therapist/shan-merchant/

Qualifications - Additional:

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Experience and approach:

In couples therapy I will coach you into speaking to each other in a way where you have safe conversations that are free of blame, or criticism which is a pattern many couples get stuck in. So this really helps each person feel heard and understood in a way that’s not been possible for them to do at home.

Through having safe conversations I help you to work through all the core issues in your relationship so you can repair what has happened, come back into connection and get the love you really want.

The method I use is Imago couples therapy.

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