Ian Orton
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About me
I am an experienced counsellor having worked as a GP Practice Counsellor in the NHS and in pastoral care and counselling in the private sector and in public and third sector organisations, I bring the wealth of over thirty years experience to supporting you.
I work with adults, couples and families with such issues as: relationship breakdown; marriage issues; low self-esteem; trauma deriving from family backgrounds and other crises, including war-related trauma and critical incidents; fears and anxiety; anger issues; addictions; depression; bereavement, disappointment and loss.
If you are looking for a safe space to explore and current or past personal challenges you are most welcome to get in touch. I offer a 30-minute free introductory online call to see what you need and agree on the next steps.
I originally trained in Person-Centred counselling and now use an integrative approach, appropriate to what individuals or couples bring.
Key focus areas: Self-acceptance; life transitions; bereavement and loss; recovery from trauma; personal resilience; relationship challenges; stress from work and home-related issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling
- Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision
- MSc Psychological Trauma
I have more than 30 years' experience working with individuals, couples and organisational leaders all over the world. I have also worked with faith-based and secular organisations, relief and development organisations, as well as spending 11 years as a GP practice counsellor in the NHS. I have seen people's lives transformed as they learn to treat themselves with kindness, and learn to appreciate others, too.
My main work is with individuals and couples dealing with such issues as:
relationship breakdown; marriage issues; low self-esteem; trauma deriving from family backgrounds and other crises, including war-related trauma and critical incidents; fears and anxiety; anger issues; addictions; depression; bereavement; disappointment and loss.
If you are determined to change, to take responsibility for yourself and your actions, to recover from past hurt and to live more authentically with hope for the future, then I would be glad to assist you on your journey.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I take a means-based approach to pricing, understanding that some clients need the support whilst having limited financial resources.
- My typical fee is £55.00 per 50-minute session.
- Couples £65.00 per session.
Feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs and for a bespoke, negotiated price.
