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Ian Rattray

Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred

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Colchester CO3
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Available both in-person and online
Colchester CO3
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Are you feeling low, anxious, tired, fed up or alone? Are you navigating challenges with relationships, or stuck in patterns of thinking or behaviour, hurt, unhappy or lost? Is something constantly on your mind, leaving you ill at ease? Or has something knocked you sideways? Are you finding your usual means to cope are not quite enough, or are you switching off, going into overdrive or turning to other strategies in order to keep going? Or are you often angry or critical, hurting or blaming others? Or are you sometimes left thinking you may as well give up or give in? Are you simply overwhelmed or needing help to find direction?
I specialise in Integrative Therapy, a collaborative approach grounded in deepening self-understanding. Tailored to you we can emphasise: making sense of and working through your experiences, exploring patterns of thinking, feeling, acting and relating, deeper self-connection and healing the root of your difficulties, developing practical ways for change.
In a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly, I bring warmth, curiosity and thoughtful challenge to explore your concerns together. With greater self-awareness and new ways of seeing things, you can find a way forward to experience improved wellbeing. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for an informal conversation or to make an appointment.
Call or Ian Rattray now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01206 239995

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Colchester CO3

01206 239995

Colchester CO1

My website
I offer sessions in-person in a private and peaceful setting, or online via video. I am available weekdays, including evenings.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
£60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect 01206 239995
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Colchester CO3

01206 239995

Colchester CO1

My website
I offer sessions in-person in a private and peaceful setting, or online via video. I am available weekdays, including evenings.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
£60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60
  • Couple Sessions £70
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Bupa
  • Vitality
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In addition to private clients, I work directly with the insurance providers listed. If you have a budget we can arrange a schedule that suits your needs. I also keep some daytime spaces available at a concessionary rate for those who have a genuine difficulty paying. Please ask if this applies.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995
"
In addition to private clients, I work directly with the insurance providers listed. If you have a budget we can arrange a schedule that suits your needs. I also keep some daytime spaces available at a concessionary rate for those who have a genuine difficulty paying. Please ask if this applies.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Ian Rattray
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Diploma Integrative Counselling, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Accredited Member
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I have over 16 years experience across public and private sectors, supporting people to improved emotional well-being, mental health and relationships. I completed clinical training in 2011 and gained BACP Accredited status in 2015. My specialist post-qualification training includes Schema Therapy.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995
"
I have over 16 years experience across public and private sectors, supporting people to improved emotional well-being, mental health and relationships. I completed clinical training in 2011 and gained BACP Accredited status in 2015. My specialist post-qualification training includes Schema Therapy.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Bereavement
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personal Development
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I often work with clients experiencing anxiety, low mood, or challenges in relationships, whether at home, work or with friends. During the initial session(s), we thoughtfully explore your main concerns, what might have led up to them, and any longer-standing challenges. At your pace, we work together to build understanding, address root causes, and find a way to help you feel more on track.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995
"
I often work with clients experiencing anxiety, low mood, or challenges in relationships, whether at home, work or with friends. During the initial session(s), we thoughtfully explore your main concerns, what might have led up to them, and any longer-standing challenges. At your pace, we work together to build understanding, address root causes, and find a way to help you feel more on track.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Systemic
  • Therapeutic Play
  • Transactional Analysis
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My therapeutic model is rooted in a humanistic framework, focussing on self-discovery. Within this, I integrate different models to support your needs and goals. This may include drawing on Gestalt and Person-Centred therapies to process emotional experience, Psychodynamic therapy to understand the impact of the past on the present, and CBT to support changes in thinking or behaviour.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995
"
My therapeutic model is rooted in a humanistic framework, focussing on self-discovery. Within this, I integrate different models to support your needs and goals. This may include drawing on Gestalt and Person-Centred therapies to process emotional experience, Psychodynamic therapy to understand the impact of the past on the present, and CBT to support changes in thinking or behaviour.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01206 239995

Location

Primary Location

Colchester CO3

01206 239995

Additional Location

Colchester CO1

01206 239995

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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I offer sessions in-person in a private and peaceful setting, or online via video. I am available weekdays, including evenings.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call for a free consultation now - 01206 239995
"
I offer sessions in-person in a private and peaceful setting, or online via video. I am available weekdays, including evenings.
Photo of Ian Rattray, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Call for a free consultation now - 01206 239995