Sarah Louise Ryan

I’m a warm, inclusive Qualified Psychotherapist & Certified Advanced Clinician in Relationship Therapy. I have a deep specialism in romantic relationships - I explore the psychological distress the breakdown of interpersonal relationships can cause.

I work with individuals and couples on many complex issues such as emotional and sexual intimacy, infidelity, loss, trust, emotional safety, anxiety, communication, conflict, difference and many things that affect connection in a modern world. I work in person and online, depending on location and availabilIty. I also offer 2-day intensives privately for couples. I also offer 2 types of workshops every quarter: one for couples and one for individuals about relationships.

Many therapists offer couples therapy but are not trained to work with couples - they are often just trained in 121 therapy - the individual paradigm. I offer ethical assurance to take care of you (both), your relationship and the space between you both - the relational paradigm.

I am trained in Trauma, Neurdodivergence, Stress, Anxiety, Relationships, managing conflict, communication, resolution and more. I work with hurdles to actualising conscious loving connection. Sometimes I integrate neuroscience and soothing tools to calm and regulate your nervous system so you can 'do the work' safely in a warm and welcoming environment. 

I, with open arms, welcome any gender, sexuality, neurodivergence and identity. I am sex-positive. I am affirming. I work with the LGBTQIA+ community. Come as you are - you will be welcomed with me.

Alongside my clinical work, I bring over 14 years of experience from within the relationship industry worldwide. As the founder of professional matchmaking agencies and a love coach prior to qualifying in Psychotherapy, I’ve worked closely with busy and often high-achieving singles and couples navigating modern dating, partnership challenges, and long-term relationship goals. I help people move through the motions of modern love, sex, dating and relating.

I am a sex-positive and inclusive therapist, working openly with intimacy, sexuality, and desire. I support clients across a wide spectrum of relationship styles, processing and identities; including those within the kink community and those exploring or living non-conformist relationship dynamics. My work is grounded in respect, curiosity, and a non-judgemental space where all aspects of who you are welcome.

This dual perspective means I don’t just understand relationships from a therapeutic lens - I understand how they play out in the real world. Whether you're feeling stuck in patterns, navigating dating, exploring intimacy, or strengthening an existing relationship, I offer grounded, practical, and insight-driven support.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you build meaningful, fulfilling relationships - both with others and with yourself.

Having lived and worked internationally, I’ve supported clients globally for most of my career. This has given me a rich understanding of how culture, identity, and life experience shape the way we relate to ourselves and others, and I work comfortably with clients from diverse backgrounds. I am in ongoing training around intersectionality and the impact of our life experience on bias - to understand you better and my impact on you in the therapeutic space.

If you’re looking for a therapist who combines clinical expertise with real-world relationship insight across cultures and diversities, I’d be glad to support you.

I can help with:

• Anxiety & Stress
• Identity & loss of identity
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Trauma, loss, and grief
• Life transitions
• Relationship difficulties 
• Divorce and separation
• Intimacy & connection issues - emotional and sexual
• Sex, desire, kink, libido
• Low mood & day-to-day functioning
• Frustration, anger and negative automatic thinking

What to expect in your first session

In our first session, we will explore what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to achieve. It’s an opportunity to begin getting to know each other, ask questions, and decide whether my approach feels right for you. Many clients describe it as the first step in feeling heard, understood, and supported. I think it's important to have a one off intro session so you can decide if I am the right therpaist for you as an individual or, if a couple, for you both and your relationship. 

Working with individuals

When working with individuals, I use both person-centred and integrative approaches, tailoring each session to your unique needs. Together, we might focus on self-esteem, anxiety, relationship patterns, or other challenges that feel hard to navigate. My aim is to help you connect more compassionately with yourself and discover practical, sustainable ways forward.

Working with couples

I am a certified to work with couples, I am advanced in this clinical work. I am fully confident and competent with all relationship presenting issues.  Using Imago Relationship Therapy, a powerful model that supports partners in moving from conflict and disconnection towards empathy, understanding, and intimacy. Through guided dialogue, couples learn to hear one another more deeply, rebuild trust, and create a renewed sense of connection. Whether you want to repair, strengthen, or simply better understand your relationship, I can support you in finding a more conscious and fulfilling way to relate.

Practical private practice details

Types of clients I work with: Adults, Individuals, Couples

Introductory calls: I offer short, pre-booked introductory calls. These are a chance to ask questions and see if working together feels right for you. Hearing the tone, pace and way of working ahead of a session can make clients feel at ease. 

Infidelity, conflict, communication, grief, heartbreak, identity, uncertainty, anxiety, major life changes, interpersonal relationship issues eg, friendships, family dynamics, relationship problems. 

Individuals:

•  £75 per session - 55 mins

Couples:

• Intake session - £95 - 60 mins
• Therapy Sessions - £130 - 90 mins 

My approach is collaborative, compassionate and intentional, centred on creating a safe space where meaningful change can happen. If you feel ready to take the next step towards building a healthier relationship with yourself or your partner, I’d be glad to support you.

I am multi-location and work with individuals and couples online worldwide and in person in the UK.