- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Focus on relationships
About Ian
Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has six years of professional experience and focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and men’s wellbeing. He also supports people dealing with relationship and family tensions and issues related to identity and self-esteem.
Ian believes the person in the room knows their story best. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what’s worrying them and notice their own strengths. He encourages small, practical steps that build into clearer thinking and better coping day to day.
His work draws on client-centred methods that focus on listening without judgement and responding to what each person brings. He also uses mindfulness ideas to help people manage anxious thoughts and reconnect with the present moment.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. Ian emphasises collaboration - setting goals together and checking in on progress. He will adapt how he works to suit someone’s needs and preferences.
Ian’s background includes supporting people with relationship breakdown, family problems, feelings of emptiness, and difficulties around commitment and communication. He also helps those wrestling with shame, guilt and the search for life purpose.
If someone wants to start, they complete the site questionnaire and then schedule a session. Ian works from the United Kingdom and offers services in English.
How Ian uses client-centred and mindfulness methods online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and accepting the person’s perspective. It helps when someone needs space to talk things through, feel heard, and decide what they want to change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting swept away by them. This can reduce intense anxiety and make everyday coping easier.Finding the right approach is a shared task. Ian will discuss what matters most to the client and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as they go, so therapy stays practical and grounded in the person’s life.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins if that suits someone's schedule. It can also make it simpler to choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use client-centred and mindfulness approaches, often find these ways of working support steady progress without needing in-person appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ian commonly help with?
Ian supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem and career concerns. He also works with relationship and family tensions and identity-related issues including LGBT matters.
How would you describe Ian's therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and collaborative, centred on listening and responding to the person in front of him. He looks for practical steps and checks progress together during sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience supporting a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are relevant?
Ian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered only to people within the United Kingdom; international clients are not currently accepted. All sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.