Ian Smith , BACP

Ian Smith is a licensed counselling therapist based in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. He holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which signals his adherence to recognized professional standards. Over the course of his career he has worked across social services and mental health settings, supporting individuals, children and families from diverse backgrounds who present with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction and depression, alongside a range of other mental health concerns.

Ian creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. He prioritizes beginning treatment from the client’s current position and seeks to build on what is already working in their life. His practice emphasizes collaboration - working together to identify priorities, set goals and choose interventions that feel comfortable and practical for each person. Ian is welcoming new clients, including those based internationally, and aims to provide steady, strengths-focused support as they navigate change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Ian Smith draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy as key elements of his practice. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports living in line with personal values - it can be useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it is helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Ian works with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant to everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These remote options allow clients to engage from their own environment, fit sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when travel or location is a barrier. Ian aims to make therapy usable and consistent through the communication format that works best for each person.