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Ian Wilson, BACP, NCPS

Ian Wilson welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma or life changes.

About Ian

Ian Wilson welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma or life changes. He offers a calm, straightforward presence and aims to make sessions easy to follow. Ian keeps language simple and practical so conversations feel useful from the first meeting.

He works with stress, panic, obsessive thoughts, depression and relationship strain. He also supports people dealing with bereavement and trauma and helps them manage the daily effects of those experiences.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change next. Ian uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, trauma-focused methods and a client-centred stance. That means he listens without judgement, helps people spot patterns in their thinking and behaviour, and plans steps that can reduce distress.

He draws on six years of clinical practice and on work delivering brief CBT within the UK health service. Clients can expect a practical pace, with discussion, gentle challenge and homework when that is useful. He also offers specialist grief work for people facing loss and complicated bereavement reactions.

Ian aims to help people regain a sense of control and clearer thinking in everyday life. Sessions are delivered in English and take place online by phone, video, live chat or text messaging. Ian holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386053	February 2026
NCPS	NCS16-03496	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks

Ways of working Ian names

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Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Ian uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process distressing events and reduce their emotional impact. This approach looks at how past hurts affect current reactions and helps people find new ways to respond to triggers.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try practical steps to change behaviour. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts and low mood. Alongside these, a client-centred way of working means sessions start from the person's priorities and pace, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflective feedback.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ian will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods together. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits each person's needs.

Online therapy with Ian uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and seeing non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typed conversations or want flexibility across the day. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel while keeping the focus on clear, practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Ian supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family strain, anger, self-esteem issues, career concerns and coaching. He also focuses on obsessions, compulsions, panic disorder and panic attacks.

How would you describe the therapy style?

He combines client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-focused methods. Sessions are practical, using discussion and tasks to change thoughts and behaviours.

What is his clinical background?

Ian has six years of clinical experience and has worked delivering brief CBT within the UK health service. He also has a background in grief and bereavement work since 2018.

Which credentials and country are listed?

Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS, and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

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