About Ian
Ian Wilson is a psychotherapist who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. He uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients struggling with panic, obsessive thoughts, low mood and grief. Ian aims to make sessions calm and workable so people can begin to feel more like themselves again.
He draws on client-centred ideas to listen without judgement and to follow what matters most to each person. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behaviour changes that can reduce symptoms.
Background and approach
For people coping with trauma, he applies trauma-focused techniques aimed at easing distress linked to past harm. Ian trained and practised within the UK health system using brief CBT approaches and has provided grief and bereavement support since 2018. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has six years of clinical experience working with anxiety, panic and related concerns.
Those details shape how he plans sessions and sets goals with each person. Sessions tend to be practical and paced to the client. Ian offers a mix of talking and simple exercises to try between meetings.
He places emphasis on clear explanations so people know why a particular exercise or change might help. People can expect a collaborative atmosphere where their priorities guide the work. The focus is on manageable steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping rather than quick fixes.
How CBT and Trauma-Focused Work Translate Online
Client-Centred Therapy here means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and decide which problems to tackle first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets distress tied to past harm with careful, paced work to reduce its impact on daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. That collaboration helps shape whether more CBT-focused tasks, trauma-focused techniques, or a client-centred pace is best for each stage of therapy.
Online sessions make this range of approaches easier to access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions are useful for shorter check-ins or when camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing, need quick access between sessions, or want a flexible way to record progress. These options support practical, regular work on anxiety, panic and grief while fitting around daily life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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