- Compassionate listening
- Practical steps
- Grief support
About Ian
Ian Wilson is a psychotherapist who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. He writes simply and listens with curiosity and care. He frames sessions around what matters to each person and works to reduce upsetting symptoms so people can think and act more like themselves.
He uses straightforward therapeutic methods drawn from client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused work. That means sessions often begin by understanding what is most troubling, then trying small, practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts or behaviours. He also offers focused support for grief and bereavement based on his longer experience in that area.
Ian holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has six years of practice experience in the United Kingdom. He has worked with people who have panic attacks, obsessive or compulsive patterns, and both type 1 and type 2 trauma. His recent work has included brief CBT-style approaches used within the UK NHS context.
In sessions he aims for a clear, rational style that stays grounded in everyday life. People can expect calm questioning, practical exercises and a steady focus on what they want to change. He encourages small, testable steps rather than complicated plans.
Sessions are conducted in English. If someone wants to begin, they are invited to use the site Start Therapy flow to complete the short matching questionnaire and then arrange a suitable time to meet.
How Ian’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy in his practice means listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to you. This approach helps when you need empathy, a clear space to talk and a steady process for reflecting on difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking and low mood because it breaks problems into manageable steps and practical exercises.
Trauma-Focused Therapy in his work aims to reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events through careful pacing and techniques that target distressing memories and reactions. This can help people who have experienced type 1 or type 2 trauma feel less overwhelmed by reminders and intrusive memories.
Choosing the right mix of these methods is part of the therapy process. Ian works collaboratively to agree what to try first, then adjusts the approach as needs and goals become clearer. He encourages clients to feed back what helps and what does not so plans can change together.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, save travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around work or caring duties. It can also accommodate check-ins that are shorter or quieter when needed, and allow people to use exercises between sessions to practise new ways of thinking and acting.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ian commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive and compulsive behaviours, trauma and grief, plus depression, anger, relationship and career difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is calm and practical, combining client-centred listening with structured, task-focused work to change thoughts and behaviours.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of practice experience and has provided grief and bereavement support since 2018.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.