About Ian
Ian Newman helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues related to being LGBT. He also supports those facing addiction, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and major life changes. He works in a calm, non-judgemental way and aims to make the first steps easier for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
Ian uses a client-centred style that puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. That means conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual rather than a fixed agenda.
How Ian works
He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away by them. Across six years of practice he has supported people with family problems, communication breakdowns and difficulties around commitment and trust. He can also help when issues involve emptiness, guilt, shame, jealousy or difficulties with attachment and dissociation.
In sessions Ian focuses on practical ways to cope day to day. This includes building small routines, trying manageable experiments between sessions and practising simple mindfulness exercises. He encourages people to use their own strengths and to set achievable goals.
Ian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom. Conversations are held in English and he does not take international clients. If someone wants to move forward he asks them to start with a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule.
Ian lists 2 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How client-centred and mindfulness methods work online
Ian uses client-centred counselling to place the person's experience at the centre of sessions. This approach focuses on listening, reflection and building a trusting conversation so people can work through what matters most to them. It is helpful for relationship concerns, family problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes.He also uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts, bodily sensations and emotions without reacting automatically. Simple mindfulness practices are taught and adapted for everyday life to reduce stress and manage anxiety and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ian will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to focus on. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls give face-to-face time for deeper conversation, phone sessions can suit those with lower bandwidth, and chat or text can be useful for shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life.
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A practical next step
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