Free 20-min consultation available to explore how I can help. Hey there, I'm Ian Watts - Your Friendly Therapist based in Manchester. I understand how challenging it can be to open up and be vulnerable, even with those closest to you. That's why I'm here to offer you a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Whether life feels overwhelming or you're facing specific challenges, I'm here to listen, support, and help you navigate through it all. I'm qualified at post-graduate level in Counselling and Psychotherapy. BACP registered (that's the professional body for therapists in the UK). I bring professional expertise and ethical practice to every session, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care on your journey to wellbeing. Experience helping people just like you in NHS Talking Therapies, Domestic Abuse and Trauma Charities and Central Government. Specialise in relationship issues, trauma, and men's mental health
Completed additional further training in trauma, domestic abuse (for men and women), men's mental health and bereavement. But most importantly, I genuinely care about helping you feel better
My Approach and Specialisations
My integrative approach to counselling allows me to draw from various therapeutic modalities, tailoring my methods to best suit your unique needs and preferences. At the core of my practice is the belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. I specialise in four key areas:
1. **Relationship Issues including experiences of abuse**: Whether you're struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, or navigating a breakup, I can help you understand relationship patterns and develop healthier connections.
2. **Men's Mental Health**: I offer specialised support for men dealing with issues such as societal pressures, emotional expression, work-life balance, fertility and identity. My approach recognises the unique challenges men face in seeking and engaging with mental health support.
3. **Trauma Recovery**: Using evidence-based approaches, I help individuals process and heal from various forms of trauma, including childhood experiences, accidents, or abuse.
4. **Loss and Breavement**: Provide a safe space to explore feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and other emotions associated with loss.
