About Ian
Ian Deslow offers straightforward, non-judgemental support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or relationship strain. He presents a calm presence and aims to make conversations easy to begin. Ian uses a mix of practical methods so people can work towards clear goals at their own pace.
He trained as a counsellor and holds NCPS as a listed credential. Over four years he has worked in a range of organisations and team settings, which shaped his practical approach.
How Ian works
Sessions are intended to be a place to speak openly and to figure out what matters most to the person in front of him. Ian primarily uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening and supporting each person’s own direction. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT techniques to help identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going.
Mindfulness ideas and solution-focused ways of working are used when helpful to build immediate coping steps. People often come for help with mood, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, sleep problems or workplace stress. Ian also supports people facing trauma, issues around intimacy, and struggles with obsessive or compulsive behaviours.
He adapts the approach to what the individual needs that week. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged across mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends. International clients can be seen.
The practical aim is to help people make small, steady changes so everyday life becomes more manageable.
Ian lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Ian works with
The areas below are the ones Ian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Ian’s approaches work online
Ian uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a listening space where the person sets the pace and goals; this approach helps when someone needs support to explore difficult feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is used to spot the links between thoughts, moods and behaviours and to try out small experiments that change daily patterns. Attachment-based ideas can also be drawn on to look at relationship patterns and how past connections influence current reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Ian discusses options with each person and adapts techniques to their goals and preferences. Together they choose the methods that feel most useful and practical for the issues at hand.
Online therapy with Ian is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and mirror a face-to-face rhythm. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a check-in is needed on the move. Live chat and messaging suit shorter, more frequent check-ins and for people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments while keeping the focus on steady, achievable progress.
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