About Ian
Ian Deslow is a counsellor who aims to help people manage anxiety, stress, phobias and other everyday challenges. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters to them and work towards clear goals. Ian presents himself in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps parents and adults can use right away.
He uses a person-centred style that puts the client’s experience first. That means listening closely and adapting the session to what the person needs in the moment.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, offering tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different coping strategies. Ian has four years of counselling experience and has worked in a variety of team settings across his career. He holds the NCPS credential and practices from the United Kingdom.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Typical issues he supports include anxiety, panic, obsessive behaviours, low self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns, workplace stress, addictions, sleeping and eating problems, and life changes. He also works with attachment issues, anger, guilt and shame, and young adult concerns.
Appointments are available across mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends. Ian uses a range of online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an appointment.
How Ian's approaches work online
Ian combines a person-centred approach with cognitive behavioural techniques to offer practical support. Person-centred work means the session follows the client's concerns and pace, focusing on listening and understanding what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides concrete strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, panic and phobias.He may also draw on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current worries and relationships. These approaches are used together in a flexible, collaborative way so the client and therapist decide what fits best. Finding the right approach is part of the work and Ian will help shape the plan around the person's goals and preferences.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video work allows face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can be useful for shorter check-ins or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer to write or need more flexible timing. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit around work, childcare and travel.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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