About Ian
Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has six years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. He also supports people facing relationship and family difficulties and those working through identity and LGBT concerns.
Ian uses a calm, person-focused style in sessions. He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and looks to build on existing strengths.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and clear, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable. His approach includes client-centred work, where the person sets the pace and topics. Mindfulness practices are also introduced to help with anxiety, stress and staying present.
These techniques are explained simply and used in ways that fit daily routines. Ian draws on six years of direct practice in the United Kingdom. He offers a supportive setting for people who want to talk through grief, addiction concerns, self-esteem struggles or questions about life purpose.
Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than immediate fixes. People can expect straightforward conversation, gentle reflection and practical suggestions to try between meetings. Ian aims to help clients notice what already works for them and to build new coping habits over time.
How Ian’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor follows what matters most to the client and helps them find their own answers. This approach supports people facing relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem and life changes.Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to reduce stress and anxiety. Exercises focus on breathing, noticing the present moment and building small habits that can lower reactivity during difficult times. These techniques are useful for coping with worry and improving day-to-day calm.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be agreed together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different methods and adapt them to the client’s needs and preferences. Work is collaborative and paced to what the person feels comfortable with.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different lives and routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is required. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing or need more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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