- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Mindfulness and listening
About Ian
Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom. He offers support for common work and wellbeing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and career doubts. He also helps with relationship and family conflict, LGBT concerns, grief, addictions and low self-esteem.
Ian works from the belief that each person knows their own story best. He encourages people to build on their existing strengths and to notice practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations are collaborative and paced to the clients needs, with space to reflect and try new ways of coping.
His approach draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what a person says. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help with stress, rumination and managing strong emotions. Together these approaches aim to make talking therapy feel approachable and practical.
Ian has six years of professional practice and brings that experience to a range of life and work challenges. He welcomes people who are looking for help with life changes, problems with communication, issues around commitment and attachment, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
To begin clients are invited to describe what matters most to them and set simple goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded so that people can try out coping strategies between meetings and notice real shifts over time.
How therapy approaches adapt to online support
Client-centred therapy places emphasis on being heard and understood. Online sessions using this approach focus on the clients priorities and on listening carefully to what matters most. This can help when people want to work on communication problems, relationship concerns or uncertainty about life direction.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways of paying attention to the present moment. Online mindfulness work often uses short exercises and practices that people can try between sessions to reduce stress and interrupt worrying thoughts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. This is a collaborative process and may change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit into a busy day and reducing travel time. It can also allow for different kinds of check-ins such as shorter appointments when needed or avoiding video if that feels too demanding. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ian help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career worries and coping with life changes. He also works with relationship and family conflict, LGBT issues, grief, addictions and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a collaborative, client-centred style that focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. Sessions tend to be practical and paced to the client's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience in counselling and related support roles.
What qualifications and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients attend?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not detailed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.