Ian Newman

Ian Newman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with six years of professional experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. He also supports those managing relationship and family issues, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem and major life changes.

Ian works from the belief that each person knows their story best. He listens without judgement and focuses on clients' strengths. Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that reduce day-to-day strain and build confidence.

His approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep conversations grounded in what matters to the person. He uses Mindfulness Therapy techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Together these methods are used to clarify priorities and steady difficult moments.

Ian is experienced in addressing attachment and communication problems, issues around commitment and control, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also supports people dealing with divorce or separation, bereavement, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

People who meet him can expect a practical, respectful style. He aims to create a calm space to talk through problems and try out new ways of coping. To begin, people are invited to take a simple matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online work

Ian uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person. This approach emphasises listening, acceptance and guiding clients to find their own solutions, which helps with relationship issues, self-esteem and life direction. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce anxiety and make intense feelings easier to manage.

Finding the right approach happens together. Ian works collaboratively to test what helps most for the person’s goals and preferences. He will suggest practical techniques, then review how they fit into daily life and adapt them where needed.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using mindfulness exercises and brief skill practice between meetings to keep progress moving forward.