I am a Person-Centred Counsellor providing a safe, down to earth, and welcoming place to talk about the concerns you have.
I feel strongly that everyone should be able to talk about their wellbeing in safe, comfortable space. it’s important to be able to talk to someone about what is bothering you.
I have a general interest in psychology and Buddhism, mindfulness and spiritual approaches to living which I bring to my practice. I also reflect on how we often, when we see it, have more choice and power then we imagine. This can be liberating to realise.
I have experience in mental health services as well as therapy.
I work by allowing you to set the agenda and decide what is important, on Betterhelp it tends to be booked month to month. In order to help with this I will always set a 4 week review so you can decide if what we have worked on has been dealt with, you need more sessions, someone else or wish to book more sessions. This gives a sense of something we are aiming toward I find.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #386691
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ian Catterall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ian is smart and caring. His insights have helped me learn more about myself and has given me tools to be my best self.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, and self esteem
Ian is a lovely man who listens and he makes you feel safe, comfortable, I would totally recommend him as a therapist
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ian listens carefully and is empathetic. I enjoyed his anecdotes and how he managed to thoughtfully thread things together to create a new perspective. Highly recommended!
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Ian for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
What I love about Ian’s approach is that I don’t feel judged by him and I feel safe to share everything that is on my mind! He is a genuinely caring person and I feel that in our sessions. He really listens and his advice is usually encompassed in an analogy or story, which ALWAYS hits home! I feel heard by him and he is truly helping me through a very difficult time of grieving. I can wholeheartedly recommend Ian!
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Ian for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ian is a great therapist, especially if you’re looking for someone who is empathetic, honest and very knowledgeable in his field. He helped me gain a better understanding of the things I was dealing with and provided me with new perspectives. Would highly recommend Ian if you’re looking to do a deep dive into your own psyche (with the added benefit of a little humour at the appropriate times). Thanks Ian!
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Ian for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I am a fan of indirect approach. I appreciate the well phased recommendations and on the money advice.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Ian for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes