Ian Newman

Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom. He has six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. He also helps with relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, addictions, grief and self-esteem struggles.

Ian works from the view that people know their own story best. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and building on existing strengths. He aims to create a calm space where someone can talk through what feels hard and try out new ways of coping.

His style is straightforward and warm. He uses client-centred counselling to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage difficult thoughts and reduce overwhelm.

Over six years he has guided people through big changes and endings, including separation and divorce related challenges. He helps with communication problems, commitment worries and feelings of isolation or emptiness that often follow relationship breakdown.

People can expect practical conversation, short exercises in session, and gentle encouragement between meetings. He supports exploration of values and life purpose when clients want that kind of work. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and book a first appointment.

How Ian’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s concerns at the centre of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the client’s lead so work stays relevant to their goals and values. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of changes like separation or career shifts.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting pulled into them. These techniques can reduce reactivity to stress and help with anxiety, low mood and rumination after relationship breakdown.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ian will explore what matters to the client and suggest ways of working that suit their needs and preferences. Together they will review progress and adjust methods as goals evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and let someone join from a quieter place. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions to fit a break at work, while others use longer sessions for deeper work - these practical choices are discussed when arranging appointments.