Ian Smith, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ian is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.8 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Ian. View 13 reviews
Great news, Ian is accepting new clients!: He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Ian is very personable. Understands me as a person and tailors his advice to my personality

Ian has helped identify root cause of some of my issues. I had gone into session with my own assumptions but I didn’t realize truth of issues until meeting with Ian. He is very responsive and connects by messaging between meetings which I appreciate.

More about Ian

9 years' experience
Male
BACP

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!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Depression ADHD Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity 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 Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems

Licenses

BACP · United Kingdom · 386318 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ian Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.8

13 reviews

Clients mention: Helped Great Understanding Amazing Easy Recommend Easy to talk Calm Compassion Fantastic

Ian is very personable. Understands me as a person and tailors his advice to my personality

Amazing therapist, wonderful to speak to, really helped me

Ian has been amazing to work with and would recommend him to anyone struggling with ADHD

Ian is really a good mentor and a calm person, he was always very prompt about all my queries and doubts, he helped me to look at things in different and positive ways. Thankyou for being my support during my low time Ian Smith. All the good wishes for you.

Ian listens attentively and responds with empathy and helpful tools, worksheets and tasks to complete around topics raised during the sessions.

Ian is extremely understanding, very patient and great and building rapport. His sense of humour helps when dealing with sensitive subjects. He is very patient and great at providing guidance and advice

Ian's fantastic! He really helped me get through a pretty rough patch. I quite enjoyed his style - he's easy to talk to, and knows when to listen and when to challenge. There were moments where he'd say something that seemed fairly innocuous at first, but were ultimately quite profound and had me looking at my life from a completely different angle. I'd happily work with him again any time!

Ian’s great at helping you get through difficulties while keeping the conversation light and focused.

Happy I met you Ian ;)

Working with Ian definitely helped me sort some things out, he was always very responsive and understanding and put a lot of effort in to understand my problems or guide me through options to work on it.

Ian is a patient, understanding, and kind individual with expansive experience in substance abuse. I cannot more highly recommend him as a therapist.

Ian is very easy to talk to, non judgemental, creates new challenges to old patterns and knows what he is talking about. He shows empathy and compassion at all times.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ian Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ian Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ian Smith speak?

Ian Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ian Smith have?

Ian Smith has 9 years of experience.

Where is Ian Smith licensed to practice?

Ian Smith is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Ian Smith accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Ian Smith accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ian Smith offer?

Ian Smith offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Ian Smith?

Ian Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ian Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.