Ian Hollis

I currently have some daytime and evening appointments available, and I am always happy to talk through options that might suit your schedule.

I also understand that life can sometimes get in the way. Because of this, I always try to be as flexible as possible with session times to help things fit neatly into your week.

Are you used to maintaining an 'I'm OK' image while secretly struggling to carry that persona right now? It can feel incredibly isolating to worry about the future, feel unheard, or carry the overwhelming weight of major life changes entirely on your own.

As an Accredited Member of the BACP, I specialise in helping you find a clear way through the many layers of loss you might be experiencing. This might mean navigating a painful bereavement, coping with family or working relationship strain, or managing the exhausting feeling of just being entirely lost. Together, we can work through these challenges to get your life back on track and help you rediscover the person you want to be.

My practice is firmly trauma-informed, which means I understand how deeply distressing events or chronic stress can impact your mind, body, and daily sense of safety. I provide a space where you can gently process these experiences without fear of being overwhelmed.

Alongside my full-time private practice, I have extensive experience supporting individuals through highly specialized organizations. This includes working with the Norfolk cancer charity Big C, supporting those in agricultural and rural communities through YANA, and acting as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) counsellor and Critical Incident Responder.

Combined with my background as a qualified teacher and my time in a large corporate business, these roles give me a genuine, down-to-earth understanding of workplace burnout, acute crises, systemic pressures, and the unique challenges facing adults and families today.

We will work together using a Person-Centred approach. This means you are completely in control of the pace and the focus of our work. There is no clinical jargon or judgment here—just a warm, confidential, and safe space where your voice is fully heard, valued, and accepted.

I run an established private practice in the Hellesdon area of Norwich (NR6), which is easily reachable from the surrounding NR1, NR3, and NR8 districts.

• In-Person Sessions: Hosted in a quiet, accessible venue with free parking right outside the building.

• Remote Options: Available nationwide via secure Zoom or Teams video calls, as well as telephone counselling.

• Availability: I offer flexible daytime and evening session slots to help accommodate changing schedules and work commitments.
  

Taking the first step toward counselling can feel daunting, which is why I aim to make our introduction as comfortable as possible. I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory telephone call. This initial chat gives us a chance to talk through what is bringing you to therapy, discuss what you hope to achieve, and ensure you feel completely comfortable working with me before making any commitments.

When we proceed to full 50-minute sessions, we will meet at my accessible practice space at 5 Hurricane Way in Norwich (NR6), which features ample free parking on-site. Alternatively, I offer secure, flexible online sessions via Zoom or Teams, as well as telephone counselling, making it easier to find a time and space that fits neatly into your everyday life.

During our very first full session, we will focus on building a safe foundation. We will look at where you are currently feeling stuck, what coping mechanisms you are using right now, and outline how we can work together at a pace that feels entirely safe and manageable for you.

How to get started:

If you feel ready to take that initial step and set up a free 15-minute introductory chat to see how we get on, please get in touch today. You can message me securely by clicking the 'Email me' button at the top of this page, sending a text message, or calling me directly on 07423 761322. If I am in a session when you call, please leave a brief message and I will return your call as soon as I am free.

I currently have some limited day time and evening availability and would be happy to chat with you further around possible session times.

I also understand that life means that you might not always be able to attend at the same time on a weekly basis so again,  I would be happy to chat further with you to find a way that works best with you.

I am based in the NR6, Hellesdon area of Norwich and specialise in helping YOU find a way through the many feelings of loss you may be experiencing, whether that’s through bereavement, relationships difficulties, or the overwhelm of just feeling lost. Together we can find a way forward for YOU.

Perhaps you are struggling with things that seem out of your control, or feelings of isolation. Maybe you have become used to giving the ‘I’m OK’ image but really struggling to carry on that persona right now? Has life for you been taking its toll, leaving you feeling sad, anxious, frustrated, angry or worthless?

I’m aware how difficult it can be to both feel you need help and even more so to ask for it. I strive to offer the space and time for you to feel heard and to allow your feelings and struggles to be truly acknowledged without judgement. Life can be really tough at times but by working alongside you, I offer support in allowing you to explore the difficulties that you are experiencing in order to move forward. Together we can talk through whatever you wish.

I offer face to face, online and telephone counselling sessions which can be shorter or longer term work depending on your needs. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons, and whatever you wish to talk about I will work with you to support you in finding the right way forward for YOU.

Alongside my private practice, I provide counselling one day a week at cancer support charity, The Big C in Norwich. I also provide counselling support for other organisations including YANA and through Employee Assisted Programmes (EAP’s). I am a Critical Incident Responder for a number of EAP's, having previously, for over 12 years, worked within a Critical Incident Team of a large local authority, providing emotional support to adults and children following a critical incident such which can affect individuals and communities in many different ways

I offer face to face sessions from an accessible venue in Norwich which has ample free parking and also provide online sessions via Zoom and telephone counselling.

You are welcome to contact me - without obligation - if you have any questions prior to making an appointment, by telephone, text or email.

Our initial meeting will allow us to discuss your reasons for accessing counselling, how you hope counselling may help you and you can ask me any questions you may have.

It’s really important that you feel comfortable with the therapist you choose to work with. I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone conversation to find out a little more about the reasons you are seeking counselling and for us to explore what working together may be like.

To get started, please just send me an email (hello@ianholliscounselling.co.uk) or give me a call (07423761322) to arrange an initial consultation.