Ian Deslow, NCPS
Ian Deslow is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, anxiety and life stress.
About Ian
Ian Deslow is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, anxiety and life stress. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through worries and set small, practical goals. Ian works in English and can work with people both in the UK and internationally.
He uses a person-centred style that puts the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. That means listening carefully, reflecting what’s said and helping people find their own solutions.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to look at thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Ian has four years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. His background includes working in a range of team environments, which informs how he communicates and structures sessions.
Typical concerns he supports include stress, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, sleep and eating issues, anger, workplace problems, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar. He also works with attachment issues, body image, guilt and shame, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic and social anxiety.
Sessions can be arranged at times that suit work and family life, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends. He encourages people to take small steps and aims to help them build skills they can use outside sessions. To begin, callers are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Ian frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on practical change alongside personal reflection.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-03123 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ian works with
Everything Ian lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ian lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ian treats it as a collaborative effort - he will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches that make sense for the person, and adapt as work progresses. Together they decide what feels most helpful and practical for the issues at hand.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls are useful for fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Ian help with?
He supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and addictions, as well as grief, self-esteem and workplace issues. Other areas include sleep and eating problems, anger, relationship concerns, ADHD and bipolar-related difficulties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He primarily uses a person-centred approach that emphasises listening and collaboration. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience working in a variety of team settings. That background influences his practical and communicative approach to sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and getting started process work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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