- Grief and loss
- Attachment and abandonment
- Depression and anxiety
About Ian
Ian McGrath is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with 18 years of professional experience. He helps people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and depression. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and body image, among other life stresses.
He prefers straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on naming what is happening and looking at small, practical changes that can make day-to-day things easier. People often talk about what they feel guilty or ashamed about, and he supports them to talk through those feelings without moralising.
Ian draws on established, evidence-informed approaches to guide those conversations. He adapts core techniques to whatever a person brings each week, and he helps clients test out different ways to respond to old patterns. That might mean practising new ways of talking, testing a different routine, or tracking how thoughts and moods change across the week.
He has worked across a range of counselling and mental health settings, which informs how he plans sessions and follows up between meetings. Sessions aim to be clear about goals and practical steps, so progress can be checked as therapy continues.
Sessions are conducted in English and Ian does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How evidence-informed methods are used online
Ian uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasises tracking thoughts and moods to spot unhelpful patterns and test alternative responses; this suits feelings like persistent guilt or repetitive self-criticism. Another approach uses guided conversation and behavioural experiments to practice different ways of communicating or managing conflict, which can help with relationship and family tensions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Ian treats the selection of methods as a collaborative decision made with each person, guided by their goals, life context and what feels workable week to week. He will suggest options, try them out, and adjust if something is not helping.
The practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting meetings into busy schedules, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Sessions aim to be practical and to fit into everyday life, with goals and steps agreed together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Ian work with?
Ianstudies list stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He invites direct talk about guilt and shame, then uses evidence-informed techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes in thinking or behaviour.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 18 years of professional experience working across a range of counselling and mental health settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.