Ian - Counsellor

Profile – Ian

  • Advanced Diploma in Psycho-therapeutic Counselling and Hypnotherapy
  • Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS)
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counsellor
  • Specialises in working with adults (18+)
  • Worked for many years as a Coach & Mentor in organisational settings.
  • Mental Health First Aider.
  • Presenting experience: bereavement, anxiety, anger management, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships
  • Face to Face, Zoom and Telephone Counselling

Having worked for many years in senior roles including coaching and mentoring, Ian finally followed his passion and trained as a Counsellor & Hypnotherapist. He now holds an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Hypnotherapy. In addition, he is a fully Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (NCS).

Ian’s therapeutic approach integrates principles of various counselling approaches into his client work, including person-centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. Each client is unique, and therefore Ian’s approach to working with each individual client will be equally unique, bringing just what he feels would be most supportive in the moment.

The need for a positive working relationship is at the core of Ian’s approach, combining the strengths of multiple theories in a compassionate yet focused way.

All clients need to feel safe. As such, Ian strictly adheres to the rules of confidentiality in the ethical guidelines of The National Counselling Society (NCS).

Ian embraces all areas of diversity and is an LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counsellor.

His therapeutic approach gives you time and a safe space to explore what is on your mind in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. The safe space Ian will provide for you is designed to help you better understand yourself and find solutions that work for you.

More Info

Location: Sherford on Loddon

  • Basingstoke (10 Mins)
  • Fleet (20 Mins)
  • Hook (13 Mins)
  • Reading (20 Mins)
  • Winchester (30 Mins)

Types of Sessions

  • On-Line
  • Zoom & Skype
  • Phone
  • Face to Face

Types of Client

  • Young People (18+)
  • Adults
  • Organisations

Languages

  •  English

Availability

  • Daytime
  • Evening
  • Saturday Mornings

Professional Membership

  • National Counselling Society (NCS)

Therapeutic Approach & Training

  • Advanced Diploma in Psycho-therapeutic Counselling and Hypnotherapy

Additional CPD

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Areas of Counselling I offer.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Difficulties at work or the work environment
  • Relationship issues such as separation, divorce, abuse
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Anger management
  • Personal development and motivation
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Sexuality and Gender Issues
  • Smoking cessation
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative

  • Listing ID: 448
  • Type of Support: CBT Counselling, Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Coaching
  • Types of Counselling: Adults (18+), LGBTQ+ Support
  • Type of Session: In Person, Online (Via Zoom & Skype), Phone
  • Availability: Daytime, Evening, Weekend