- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Trauma support
About Ian
Ian Wilson is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and low mood. He aims to create a calm space where clients can speak openly and make sense of what’s happening in their lives. Ian keeps the tone practical and straightforward, so conversations stay focused on what matters most to the person in front of him.
He uses a client-centred approach to follow each person’s lead and understand what they need. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using short-term strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and Trauma-Focused Therapy for those dealing with past harm. These methods are used alongside listening and practical planning.
Ian has six years of experience and lists work with trauma, panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, depression and grief among his areas of practice. He also supports people facing relationship strain, anger issues, low self-esteem and career challenges. His background includes work in grief and bereavement and delivery of brief CBT within the UK’s NHS healthcare system.
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are shown as supplied. Sessions are carried out in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom. If a person wants to explore coaching-style work alongside therapy, he can combine practical goal-setting with therapeutic reflection.
Ian encourages an open first conversation to set aims and decide what will help most. People who value clear steps, honest listening and a calm professional presence may find his way of working suits them.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening, understanding and following the client’s pace. Online sessions can use that same stance so the person sets the focus and tempo of conversations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises and short plans to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can include agreed exercises between sessions and quick check-ins on progress.Trauma-Focused Therapy helps address the impact of past harm with careful pacing and targeted techniques. When working remotely, the therapist and client still collaborate on safety, timing and how to approach difficult material together. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process; the therapist will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by removing travel and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. Some formats can also mean shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid being on camera, which helps people balance therapy with work and family time.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Ian help with?
Ian works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, along with relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem and career issues. He also focuses on obsessions and compulsions, panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred way of working that follows the person’s pace and priorities, alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy for specific problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience, including work specialising in grief and bereavement since 2018 and delivering brief CBT within the UK’s NHS healthcare system.
Which professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?
The profile shows BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied, and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
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 begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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