Ian Innes Counselling

01/01/2026

Wishing all my previous and current clients the best possible year ahead in 2026 🥰

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone!🥰

12/11/2025

I've reached a new landmark - 6000 hours of counselling work with clients! Here's to the next 6000!

12/10/2025

"I have found Ian to be very warm and approachable, which has allowed me to open up during our sessions. I initially sought his support for some relationship challenges I was experiencing, and once I worked through those and made progress, I felt comfortable enough to begin sharing childhood traumas that had negatively impacted my life for a long time. Having shared these experiences, Ian has provided me with helpful strategies that have given me a sense of freedom and the ability to feel as though I can finally move on from my past. Talking through my challenges with him has also helped me develop practical ways of managing everyday life, with a particular focus on setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, which has been especially valuable in preventing me from spiralling into negative thought patterns. I cannot recommend Ian highly enough and would definitely encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out and benefit from his support."

03/10/2025

Dave G wrote, "I am deeply grateful for the time I've spent with Ian. He has listened with patience and compassion as I shared my darkest struggles, and he helped me view them from a completely new perspective. His approach strikes the perfect balance - kind and supportive, yet also direct and honest, which was exactly what I needed.
Ian has given me invaluable advice on facing my inner demons, particularly in overcoming addiction. The breathing techniques he taught me have become part of my daily routine and a powerful tool in my recovery. Thanks to his guidance, I've been able to confront difficult times head-on and continue moving forward on my spiritual journey.
I'm now almost five months clean from my drug of choice, and my quality of life has improved beyond what I thought possible. Ian's support, wisdom, and genuine interest in my growth have been a crucial part of that transformation. I cannot recommend him highly enough, especially to anyone who may be in a dark place as I once was."

01/10/2025

Share please!🙏

Introducing Lynda Clark Counselling
Lynda is a newly qualified and very professional counsellor. I've known her for years and expect her to be busy, very soon! Initially, Lynda will be using my office in Banff and is available for face to face and online counselling sessions.
She has some availability just now so if you know anyone that may need some help, please Share this post to get the word out that there's a new counsellor starting up and looking for clients to work with.....
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581258218259

My name is Lynda Clark. I am a fully qualified pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with COSCA. I have an MA honours degree in psychology and a level 10 graduate diploma in pluralistic counselling.

05/09/2025

S.P. wrote, "I began working with Ian during a particularly difficult spell of anxiety, which has come in waves throughout my life. From the very start, I felt truly listened to and never judged. Ian created a safe space where I could share openly, something that usually takes me a long time to feel comfortable doing. His kindness, patience, and understanding made it much easier to trust the process.
I now feel much more in control of my life. My anxiety is far better managed through mechanisms that I felt tailored for me - not just a "one size fits all" approach, which is something I really admired about Ian's sessions. I would absolutely recommend Ian to anybody who is considering counselling. Thank you so much Ian for your support!"

12/08/2025

We are still on holiday, but I thought I would share an office space I have available in Lyons Den.

Available from the beginning of September, you get a lot included within our offer and your monthly rent:
✅Main reception and entrance space
✅24/7 secure access to your private space
✅Secure Wi-Fi access
✅Utilities – electricity and heating
✅Office Furniture
✅Kitchen facilities
✅Free refreshments
✅Access to the ground-floor business lounge
✅Cleaning of communal areas
✅Showering facilities

Please get in touch:
https://propertypartners.scot/
team@propertypartners.scot
01261 455 424

01/08/2025

31/07/2025

7 years ago today since I fully qualified as a counsellor and started my own practice!

Still thoroughly enjoying every day at work and looking forward to the future in my office in Banff and with Seafield and Cullen Medical Group in Buckie.

25/07/2025

"It took a lot to book that first appointment, but I needn't have worried so much.

Ian's gentle nature instantly put me at ease and I was able to be fully open and honest in a safe space. There was no judgement, I only felt supported and validated.

I would recommend Ian's services to anyone struggling. He has fully helped me turn my thoughts around and process previous events."

13/06/2025

E.D. wrote "I came from and was brought up by the generation that said “you just have to get on with it “,
but at 54 and after a traumatic family loss l really struggled to cope with every day life , and felt anxious all the time.
l was in a really dark place to the point l contemplated taking my own life
A family member and a friend realised how low l had reached and through my doctor, Ian was recommended to me .
From my first couple sessions l felt that a crushing weight had been lifted and the techniques Ian has shown me have helped me cope with feelings l had and how to work through them
Before my counselling l felt that l could be surrounded by people but feel so alone but now l realise that even if l have low days ,there is always help out there
I cannot thank Ian enough for helping me process my feelings and l truly believe without his guidance and help l wouldn’t be here today".