- Client-Centred focus
- Mindfulness approach
- BACP registered
About Ian
Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addiction concerns, grief and LGBT matters. He welcomes conversations about self-esteem, career worries and coping with life changes.
He regards each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel heard and to make choices that fit their goals. Ian sees taking the first step as a brave move and offers steady support along the way.
Ian uses Client-Centred Therapy to offer a warm, non-judgemental space. This means the focus is on the person and their experience rather than on being told what to do. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity.
In practice he pays attention to communication patterns, attachment concerns and issues around control or commitment. He works with a wide range of life problems from loneliness and guilt to career direction and forgiveness. Sessions aim to make practical progress while respecting each person’s pace.
Ian works in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential, which is shown after his name. He offers conversations in English and does not take international clients at this time. If you are weighing up therapy, he encourages a short first step to see if the approach feels right.
How client-centred and mindfulness approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a listening space where the person’s experience guides the conversation. Online sessions using this approach still centre on understanding and reflecting back what matters to the client, helping them find their own solutions and next steps.Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing thoughts, sensations and emotions without rushing to change them. In an online setting this can involve guided exercises, brief breathing practices and talking through what comes up, which helps with anxiety, stress and reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ian will discuss how Client-Centred and mindfulness methods might fit your goals and preferences, and together you can choose what to try first. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quiet check-in from a familiar location. It also lets people use brief practices between meetings to build new habits that support everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ian help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, self-esteem and career concerns, plus related issues such as communication problems and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-centred and warm, emphasising listening and respect for each person’s experience. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice and respond to thoughts and feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.