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Ian Smith

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am a Licensed counselling Therapist in the UK. I have a vast amount of experience in social services settings/mental health as a therapist working with a variety of individuals, children and families from different backgrounds presenting issues ranging from Stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and other various mental health issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where issues, thoughts, and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

I believe that beginning where the client is at in the treatment process is key to a successful and beneficial therapeutic experience. My goal is to build upon what is working in the client’s life and collaborate with my clients to address the needs that they feel should be addressed in a way that they feel comfortable with.

I look forward to working with you!

Years Experience: 9
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Male
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: BACP #386318 exp 2026-11-26
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship, Depression, ADHD, LGBT, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Male therapist, Gay, Christian, Non-religious, Conservative therapist, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Ian Smith

Collaborative counselling for life challenges
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addiction and depression help
  • Individuals, children and families

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Ian Smith is a Licensed counselling Therapist in the UK who brings experience from social services and mental health settings to his practice. He has worked with a wide range of individuals, children and families from diverse backgrounds who present with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and other mental health concerns.

Ian aims to establish an open, safe therapeutic space where thoughts, feelings and difficulties can be explored without fear of judgement. He begins treatment by meeting clients exactly where they are and then builds on what is already working in their lives. By collaborating with clients, he focuses on the needs they wish to address and supports them in ways that feel comfortable and achievable.

He looks forward to working with you.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience: 9
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, ADHD, Depression, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, BDSM, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Vaping, Veterans, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #386318 exp 2026-11-26

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A key benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and maintain continuity of care.

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How much experience does Ian Smith have?

Ian Smith has 9 years of experience in providing therapy services.

In which languages does Ian Smith provide therapy?

Ian Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Ian Smith located?

Ian Smith is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Ian Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Ian Smith through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Ian Smith work with international clients?

Ian Smith does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ian Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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