Ian Hayes

You may feel overwhelmed, that life's too much. Maybe it feels dull; something to survive rather than truly live. Or that you're living a life that others expect, but doesn't reflect who you really are. Together we can find a path that works for you.

I offer a safe, accepting space where we can explore your experience, without judgement, in your time and at your pace. This will help you to take a step back from a situation that may feel frightening, depressing or restrictive, and see it from a fresh perspective. In time you'll see that you have choices and ways forward; possibly more than you think.

How I work

I specialise in Gestalt therapy which focuses on bringing different aspects of yourself into present awareness. I tailor my approach to your needs rather than using a fixed programme, but it would typically include the following elements:

Assessment: Understanding your experience in your terms and using your description and your language.

Stabilisation: Working out what works best for you in terms of feeling grounded in the here and now, rather than mind wandering in the future or the past. That could be through getting out of your head and connecting with your body and what that's telling you. Or it may be really paying attention to the world around you in the present moment.

Exploration: Of how you are in the world in terms of relationships patterns, patterns of behaviour etc so that you are more aware of you and your process. That might be through talking things over, but sometimes words aren't enough. If that's the case then we can explore other ways, whether that’s through drawing, playing, moving or making.

Integration: bringing the insights you gain about yourself together so that you can see a way forward.

The Next Step

Just e-mail, phone, text or WhatsApp me to arrange a 20 minute confidential, no commitment, online or 'phone consultation. I will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. 

I have a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute specialising in Gestalt Therapy. 

I’m an individual member of the Â鶹ԭ´´ which means I’m governed by their ethics and guidance in my private practice.

I’m covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance and work under supervision.

I work in a dedicated therapy space near Ealing Broadway.

I’ve worked in business consultancy and market research for over 25 years which means that I understand the stresses of a professional life and the pressures of the commercial world.

I offer a free 20 minute consultation via Zoom or ‘phone which we would use to work out whether I am the best counsellor for your needs.

I would use our first paid session to understand your history and to agree how we should work together.