Ian Newman , BACP

Ian Newman is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addiction concerns, grief, self-esteem challenges, career pressures, and the transitions that come with life changes. He also supports clients navigating LGBT matters and a range of related issues such as attachment concerns, communication and control difficulties, commitment questions, and feelings of isolation.

Ian approaches work from the view that each person is the expert in their own story and brings strengths that can be used to move through what feels blocking or painful. He draws on client-centered and mindfulness-informed ways of working to help people explore patterns, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their values and goals. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting - Ian aims to offer steady, respectful support during that process.

Sessions and conversations with Ian are offered in English, and his practice reflects an interest in helping individuals and families create clearer communication, healthier attachments, and practical strategies to manage stress and change.

Client-Centered and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Support

Ian works from client-centered and mindfulness-informed perspectives, both of which translate well to online formats. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own insights and goals guide the work; it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating major life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and attention skills that help reduce reactivity to stress and support people coping with anxiety, depression, and grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ian treats that as a collaborative conversation. He will explore a client’s needs, values, and preferences and adapt methods so the work feels practical and relevant. Together the therapist and client identify goals and experiment with strategies that fit the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.