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Ian Deslow Counselling

I offer online, face to face, walk & talk and phone therapy - NCPS accredited, Member of the BACP

My approach is to offer you a safe environment to be able to discuss whatever you wish, free from judgement, and together we can work towards your goals.

26/01/2026

How to set and enforce your boundaries

Boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by others.

Protecting your mental health and wellbeing. Promoting healthy relationships by establishing clear expectations and limits. Preventing burnout and exhaustion by prioritising your needs and time. Enhancing your self-esteem and self-respect by valuing your time and energy.

Try a few of these phrases when your boundaries are next tested, don't be afraid to say no if you are not comfortable with the situation.

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IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, i offer online nad phone counselling across the UK.

25/01/2026

We all need a little break sometimes.

It's not lazy to need to take it slow or to remove yourself from a situation you find stressful.

Life is busy, there is always something to do, it's not lazy to take some time for yourself.
Walking in nature, having a day free of social media or technology, can be so beneficial to your mental health.

Taking time to just slow down, take stock, without all the distractions of modern day life.

When is the last time you took time for yourself, going for a walk, doing something you enjoy, a hobby or pastime.

IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

Please follow me on social media for more posts and updates.

I offer online and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

24/01/2026

Anxiety can be a healthy emotion, it helps us focus and work harder, but when anxiety grows out of control it can have the opposite effect and often cripples our ability to deal with problems.

Try these few tips;
Think of the worst/best/most likely outcome, which is most likely to happen.
Imagine the worst outcome comes true, would it still matter a week/month/year from now.
If I look at the situation positively, how is this different.
What would a friend think about this situation.

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IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

23/01/2026

Multi-tasking
Attempting to multitask, your productivity drops by up to 40%
and your IQ drops by ten points. Therefore, mutitasking is not an
enviable skill, but simply a bad habit.
Our brain isn't able to perform two cognitively demanding tasks at once.
So stick with single-tasking, focus on
one thing at a time and get your task done better and faster, with less stress.

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IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counelling across the UK.

22/01/2026

We are all our own worst critic.

We are tougher on ourselves than we would be with other people.

We all make mistakes, no one is perfect.

Next time you make a mistake, just think that you did your best and you are only human.

Be kind to yourself.

IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

Please follow me on social media for more posts and updates.

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

21/01/2026

My name is Ian and I am a local qualified and registered mental health counsellor.

Talking therapy is for anyone who’s going through a bad time or has emotional problems they need help with.

Therapy is an incredibly useful it helps with a range of issues, from anxiety, sleep issues,depression and trauma.

Counselling is a type of talking therapy that allows a person to talk about their feelings, needs and problems in a safe, structured, confidential setting.

This is a service I offer, either face to face, online, on the phone or walking therapy, please contact me through my website, facebook or email me at iandeslowcounselling@outlook.com

I can offer support and a confidential service. Going to see a counsellor or psychotherapist is a big step for most people.

If you or someone you know whats help and support with counselling please PM me or look me up on the links 💜

iandeslowcounselling.co.uk

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/ian-deslow

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I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

20/01/2026

We sometimes look at other peoples lives and wonder how they have it so good, but we know and see very little of other peoples lives, we may think they are handling everything well, but they are probably struggling and are just good at hiding it.

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IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

I offer face to face & walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

19/01/2026

Reflecting on the week and this week keeping up with

Finally some milder weather and the ice gone - yay!

Lots of walks in the countryside with

Re-visiting a I hadn’t been to since 2018 which also coincided with their 500th event (wow!) and meeting .r.8 who not seen since before Christmas

Yesterday was a visit Ranscombe nature reserve with for their monthly meet ups where they visit different places around Kent. I’m sure this is up there with their biggest turnouts. It was good to meet so many different people.

Exercising with other people makes workouts more enjoyable, improves performance, helps you learn new techniques and tips while strengthening relationships, whether it’s walking with your partner or meeting up with a group, this creates shared positive experiences and makes sticking to your fitness goals easier

18/01/2026

I often come across great mental health quotes in the most unexpected places.

"Don't borrow tomorrow's trouble" Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.

The main character was worrying about what was going to happen tomorrow and the days after, instead of focusing on the things they could control that day.

We all spend time worrying about things that may happen instead of focusing on the here and now.

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IanDeslowCounsellling.co.uk

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer phone and online counselling across the UK.

17/01/2026

Lewis Capaldi talking about the moment he knew he had to prioritise his mental health.

After he had to cut his Glastonbury set short due to mental health symptoms in 2023, Lewis Capaldi was forced by the circumstances to slow down, take a break from performing, and get some rest.
For the next two years, he decided to focus on his well-being and receive professional support for his mental wellness.

So when do you need mental health help, when feelings like sadness, anxiety, or worry become persistent, intense, or disrupt daily life, affecting your sleep, work, relationships, and ability to cope, especially if you experience hopelessness, worthlessness, significant mood swings, loss of interest, or thoughts of self-harm or su***de. It's time to seek help from a GP or crisis line if these feelings feel overwhelming or you are losing control.

Please follow me on social media for more posts and updates.

IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

16/01/2026

When you can't see the woods for the trees, take a step back and you will see the forest.

Sometimes you are too close to a situation to see clearly, taking a step back and reframing will often let you see the whole situation clearly.

IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

Please follow me on social media for more posts and updates.

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

15/01/2026

We sometimes look back at what we have lost, when we should be looking forward to new opportunities and appreciate what we have.

IanDeslowCounselling.co.uk

Please follow me on social media for more posts and updates.

I offer face to face and walk & talk therapy locally, I offer online and phone counselling across the UK.

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21 Catkin Close
Chatham
ME59HP

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	2pm - 6pm
Sunday	2pm - 6pm

Website

http://iandeslowcounselling.com/

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