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Ian Newman

Ian Newman, BACP

United Kingdom 6 years in practice

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Counsellor - stress and relationships

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  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • LGBT concerns

About Ian

Counsellor registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience, Ian Newman helps people address stress, anxiety, depression and issues linked to relationships and family life. He also works with concerns such as addictions, grief, LGBT matters, self-esteem, career strain and coping with life changes. Ian uses client-centred and mindfulness approaches in his work.

Ian frames the person as the expert on their own story. He focuses on listening and reflecting so people can notice what matters to them and what they already do well. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than didactic. Clients can expect straightforward dialogue about goals and next steps.

In sessions Ian draws on client-centred ideas, which prioritise the person’s perspective and choices. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations when stress or anxiety is high. These methods are aimed at improving day-to-day coping rather than teaching a long manual of techniques.

Ian has supported people through family conflict, separation and the practical fallout from major life changes. He works with issues such as attachment and commitment worries, communication problems, control issues and feelings of emptiness. Clients may also bring concerns about jealousy, guilt or isolation.

Conversations are used to clarify what a client wants to change and to set simple steps towards that aim. Sessions also address longer-running patterns when those feel relevant. People who speak English and are living in the United Kingdom can view the therapist’s online therapy options to begin the matching and booking process.

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How his approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s views and goals at the centre of the work. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects and helps the person decide what to focus on next. This approach is often used for concerns about relationships, self-esteem and life decisions.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention exercises and noticing bodily sensations and thoughts. These techniques help when stress, anxiety or strong emotions make it hard to think clearly. Mindfulness can be useful for managing panic, rumination and overwhelming feelings in the moment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about what feels most useful, try different techniques, and shape sessions around the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed programme.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as current options are listed in the therapist’s online profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and can allow shorter check-ins, appointments during a lunch break or work around travel. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular contact while they work on stress, relationships and coping skills.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He practises client-centred work that centres the person’s perspective and uses mindfulness techniques to help with awareness of thoughts and sensations.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people in the United Kingdom.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Ian Newman

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