Milton Sattler

About Me

I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP), a Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor (BPC), and a Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist (COSRT) with extensive experience across the private, charitable, and NHS sectors. I have been in private practice since 2015 and also offer supervision for qualified clinicians.

I trained at Birkbeck College, University of London, completing:

CertHE in Counselling and Counselling Skills (2012)

Foundation Degree in Psychodynamic Counselling & CBT (2015)

BSc in Short-Term Psychodynamic Counselling & CBT (2016)

MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy (2018)

During my studies, I also undertook seven years of Attachment-Based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, which continues to inform my work today.

I provide therapy in English and Portuguese and offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for both brief and long-term therapy.

Approaches I Offer

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy – short-term, focused work (20–25 sessions) exploring unconscious processes and how the past shapes present behaviour.

Psychodynamic Therapy – long-term, insight-oriented therapy for deeper exploration, identity development, and lasting change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – practical, problem-focused support to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and build effective coping strategies.

Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy – inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+, kink, non-monogamous, sex worker, intersex, and asexual clients, or anyone who has felt excluded from mainstream discussions around gender and sexuality.

Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy – specialist support for individuals and couples around intimacy, sexual function, and relationship challenges.

Attachment-Based Supervision (for qualified clinicians) – supervision through an attachment lens, exploring the therapeutic relationship and clinical process with curiosity and care.

My Approach

My work is grounded in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theory and practice. This means I pay close attention to how unconscious processes, early experiences, and attachment patterns shape the way we think, feel, and relate in the present. Therapy offers a space to bring these often hidden dynamics into awareness, so they can be understood, worked through, and transformed.

At the heart of my approach is the therapeutic relationship itself. I believe the relationship between client and therapist can provide a unique opportunity to experience a secure, authentic connection—one that supports exploration of both difficulties and strengths. Through this process, clients can gain insight into longstanding patterns, find new ways of relating, and develop a stronger sense of self.

While my clinical practice is deeply informed by psychoanalytic and psychodynamic traditions, I also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and specialist training in Psychosexual, Relationship, and GSRD therapy where it is helpful. This allows me to work flexibly, tailoring the therapeutic process to each client’s individual needs.

I am also mindful of the impact of social and cultural contexts on mental health. Experiences of discrimination, marginalisation, or exclusion can leave deep emotional imprints. Therapy with me is therefore not only about your inner world, but also about recognising how wider structures and environments shape your lived experience.

Supervision

As a trainee Attachment-Based Psychoanalytic Supervisor with The Bowlby Centre, I offer supervision for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. My approach emphasises curiosity about attachment dynamics, the therapeutic relationship, and how our own attachment histories shape clinical work.

Online & In-Person Therapy

I offer sessions both face-to-face and online (via Zoom), making therapy accessible and flexible.

Issues I Work With

I have experience supporting clients with:

Anxiety, depression, and stress

Low self-esteem and confidence

Trauma (childhood or recent)

Relationship and family issues

Psychosexual concerns and sexual dysfunction

Identity, sexual orientation, sexuality, and gender exploration

Shame, stigma, and internalised homophobia

Work-related stress, bullying, and harassment

Bereavement, loss, and life transitions

Chronic illness and health-related issues

Next Steps

Perhaps this is the first time you have spoken about your difficulties. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.