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Ian Wilson, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Psychotherapist - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief interventions
- Panic and OCD focus
About Ian
Ian Wilson is a psychotherapist registered with BACP and NCPS with six years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues and coaching. He also focuses on obsessions, compulsions and OCD, plus panic disorder and panic attacks.
Ian uses a practical approach that emphasises thinking, feeling and behaviour. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and trauma-focused methods. Sessions aim to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
He has a background in grief and bereavement work and has offered specialised grief interventions since 2018. Ian has also practiced brief CBT approaches within the UK's NHS healthcare context, giving him experience of time-limited, focused work.
In session he uses straightforward, evidence-informed techniques to target symptoms such as panic, intrusive thoughts and low mood. He describes his work as contemporary and rational, with attention to what helps in day-to-day life. Practical strategies and repeated practice form part of his approach.
People considering therapy can expect clear discussion of goals and steps to try between sessions. Ian asks about current problems, what matters most to the person, and how their routines and thinking patterns interact with those problems. He then suggests exercises and ways of testing new responses in everyday situations.
How Ian uses CBT and trauma-focused methods online
Ian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and habits, and then to try practical experiments that change behaviour. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking and low mood because it breaks problems into manageable steps.He also works from a client-centred perspective that focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used where past harmful events continue to affect current reactions, with techniques aimed at reducing the hold of those memories and improving day-to-day coping.
Choosing an approach happens together. Ian will talk through the problem, goals and what the person prefers. That discussion guides whether sessions emphasise CBT exercises, trauma-focused work, or the client-centred style. The plan can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online methods are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered and accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep therapeutic work practical and focused within everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family matters, anger, self-esteem, career questions and coaching.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Work is often structured and includes exercises to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience and has practised grief and bereavement work since 2018, along with brief CBT approaches in the UK healthcare context.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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