Ian is a massive Star Wars fan.  His career has seen him work as a production assistant in media to being a lead cast member with The Disney Store.  Having worked for several years as a children's and youthwork leader in London, he completed his PGCE in 2005 and then spent the next 17 years as a class teacher in a Southeast London primary school where he cultivated his interest and knowledge of mental health and wellbeing.  Following a four-year training programme at The Gestalt Centre, Ian achieved his dream of becoming a registered counsellor.  He has been in full-time private practice since 2022.  Ian is passionate about supporting men's wellbeing and encouraging men to talk about their mental health.  His interests (other than Star Wars) include going to live music gigs and concerts, theatre and practicing mindfulness.  He is the founder of the London LGBTQ+ Dinner Club and is often found walking his two Romanian rescue dogs in the Kent countryside with his husband, Gary.