"I’ve always avoided anything that sounds like ’therapy’ believing that mulling over past sorrows merely embeds them deeper. I much prefer the coaching approach of future focus with the addition of learning to live in the present moment through mindfulness practices. So when Ian offered to do a session of compassion-focused therapy with me, I must admit I was a bit wary. What followed opened my eyes to a new way of dealing with those stubborn, long-term issues that pop up from time to time in different guises but are still recognisable. Ian has the most wonderfully non-judgemental manner, leaving me completely free to explore some tricky things. Gently offering questions that took me into self-discovery previously only pencilled in. The structured yet flexible session left me feeling a little more in touch with my real self, a little more resilient in the face of difficult times, a little more aware of the influence of past events." - ST