Ian Wallace Counselling

Qualifications

Professional Counselling Qualifications:
Post Graduate Diploma; Certified with Couples and Individuals, MBACP and a Relate Licensed Counsellor, details which can be found at Relate.

Areas of Specialism:
Anxiety, Relationships, Self-esteem, Depression, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, Self Harm, Mood Swings, Aches and Pains which there seems no Physical reason and Irrational Fears.

Personal Approach:
Person Centred Counsellor with a Psychodynamic and Systemic base.

I am also a member of BACP and accept their ethical framework which can be found at BACP

Further support and issues around Gender in the Yorkshire area can be found at Gender Shift

Frequently Asked Questions about Counselling

How does it work?
Counselling is a talking therapy. By being there for you, valuing you and letting you explore the issues with me and then feeding back what I am hearing, it gives you possible insight into how your actions and words are perceived by others so that you can alter or manage you life in another way with the new insight you have gained. The Counsellor, who is not directly involved with the issues, acts as a non-judgemental sounding-post so you can understand yourself. This is a liberating experience in itself.

What do I have to do?
Be open to the experience of Counselling and honest with yourself, this will build the trust between us and help you unfold in a safe and secure environment.

Is it Confidential?
Yes. Our sessions will only be for us, unless I feel you may be a harm to yourself, others, if there are domestic violence issues or if there is a possibility of children at risk. If any of these situations or ethical boundaries arises then I would initially talk to my Supervisor (the counsellor's counsellor) and then come back to yourself to discuss the situation with you before any action is taken. I may make notes about the direction of the counselling, which you can see at any time, but these will be shredded after a suitable time period when we have finished the counselling contract.

How many Counselling sessions do I need?
This is a hard one to answer. Depending on the issues and what emerges it can vary a great deal. I will talk with you and agree with you a length of time (the contract) that we will meet. Usually after about four or five sessions we will look at what we have achieved together and then see if we need any further sessions.

How much will it cost?
I operate a flat rate fee of £45 per session, which lasts about 1 hour to 1hr and a quarter. Sessions are payable in advance, including the first session, and can be paid by debit or credit card.

Can I cancel the sessions?
Yes, you are in control of the sessions and if you cancel 48 hours before your appointment then I will return your payment in full or transfer it for you to another session.

Am I experienced and qualified?
Yes. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma from the University of East London, and am a Member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work for a number of agencies including Relate, Mesmac, HM Armed Forces, EAP's (Employee Assisted Programmes), Local Government and in GP Surgeries. I am a Relate Licensed Practitioner. I have practised for over 9 years professionally and have over 5000 hours of face to face experience.