About Ian
Ian Wilson helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief or low mood. He meets each person with calm curiosity and practical support. His approach is aimed at reducing distress so people can think and act more like themselves again.
Ian works in straightforward, goal-focused ways. He draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-focused methods and client-centred principles to shape sessions around what the person needs. Conversations are direct but warm, and the focus is on small, useful steps between sessions.
How Ian works
He has six years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Ian has worked with panic attacks, obsessive and compulsive difficulties, trauma and both type 1 and type 2 trauma-related problems. He also offers focused support for grief and bereavement grounded in his previous integrative practice.
Sessions are practical and tailored. Ian can help with relationship stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns and longer-standing depression. He uses short-term CBT techniques when they fit, and trauma-focused work when needed.
People choosing to work with him can expect clear goals and agreed steps. Ian explains ideas in plain language and helps people practice new ways of thinking and behaving. The plan evolves as progress is made.
For parents or carers reading on a phone: Ian keeps sessions concise and action-oriented. He aims to make therapy fit around everyday life and to help people regain steadier moods and clearer thinking.
Ian lists 3 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
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Registers | BACP, NCPS |
|---|---|
| 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
Approaches that shape online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person and their experience. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which is useful for building trust and exploring difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, and is often used for anxiety, panic and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree a plan that blends different methods as needed. This collaborative process means the approach can change as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people keep continuity of care and make regular progress without long travel times.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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