Mirlene Santos
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About me
Hello, I’m Mirlene.
I am an Integrative Counsellor with a BSc in Counselling and Coaching, with additional training in Psychosexual and Relational Therapy (MSc). I work with individuals and couples. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore a range of concerns, including relationships, intimacy, sexual difficulties, anxiety and emotional wellbeing.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor sessions to your individual needs, drawing on different therapeutic models to support you in a way that feels comfortable and relevant. Our work together is collaborative, allowing space to explore patterns, build insight and support meaningful and lasting change at your own pace.
I warmly welcome clients from diverse backgrounds who value culturally sensitive therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- MSc in Psychosexual Therapy (currently in progress)
- BSc in Counselling and Coaching
- Cert Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy
- Cert Couples Therapy Intensive Course
- Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Health and Social Care
Experience
Private Practice – Integrative Counsellor & Psychosexual Therapist (Individuals & Couples)
Counsellor – NHS Sutton, London
Psychosexual Therapist & Counsellor – The Awareness Centre, Low-Cost Counselling Services (Tooting, London)
School Counsellor – Place2Be, Enfield Schools
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Kink-Affirming Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy Practices
Porn Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD)
Low Sex and Sexless Couples: The Rediscovery of Pleasure
Healing Affairs and Repairing Attachment Injuries
Working with Polyamorous and Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Areas of Support
- Struggles with intimacy or desire – Feeling disconnected from your partner or experiencing a mismatch in sexual needs.
- Sexual dysfunction – Navigating concerns like erectile difficulties, vaginismus, painful intercourse, or loss of arousal.
- Relationship & communication challenges – Strengthening connection, trust, and emotional intimacy.
- Healing from sexual trauma & anxiety – Processing past experiences to feel safe and empowered in your sexuality.
- Compulsive sexual behaviours & porn addiction – Managing patterns that affect self-esteem, confidence, and relationships.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions last 50 minutes and are available online or in person.
Payment is required 48 hours in advance of each session.
In-person appointments are offered in EN2, Wednesday to Friday, from 9:00am to 3pm, subject to prior booking.
When I work
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Further information
I work using Integrative Counselling, which means I tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs by drawing from different therapeutic models.
