Ian Newman, BACP

Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has six years of professional experience supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction, as well as those facing relationship and family difficulties. He also helps people working through LGBT concerns, grief, self-esteem issues, career questions and major life changes.

Ian works from the idea that each person knows their own story best. He treats people as the experts on their lives and focuses on drawing out their strengths. The aim is to help clients find clearer choices and feel more able to move forward.

Sessions tend to be calm and person-focused. Ian uses client-centred methods so conversations shape themselves around what matters most to the person in front of him. He also brings mindfulness approaches to help people notice and respond to thoughts and feelings rather than be driven by them.

Over six years Ian has helped people with a wide range of issues, including family problems, communication difficulties, commitment worries, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. He listens for patterns such as attachment and control issues and works with clients to try different ways of responding.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Ian offers a steady, non-judgemental presence while people explore changes. He encourages small, practical steps alongside reflection so progress can be noticed between sessions.

How Ian uses person-centred and mindfulness approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor creates a respectful space where the person's own goals guide the conversation, which can help with relationship worries, self-esteem and life direction. Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple paying attention to present thoughts and feelings, and can help reduce stress and unhelpful reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ian will work together with the client to choose or adapt methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps keep sessions relevant and practical as circumstances change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It also lets people continue work on issues such as anxiety, grief or life transitions from different locations while keeping the focus on practical steps and noticing change between sessions.