I have spent the last 25 years working as a TV and radio broadcaster. In 2020 I decided to step away from the microphone and retrain as a counsellor. I now have a Diploma in Humanistic Creative Counselling. I believe that everybody has the inherent desire and ability to lead a more fulfilling life. My training focused on the Gestalt, Person Centred and Existential schools of counselling. These modalities combined with my life experience and years in 12 Step Fellowships gives me a rounded outlook on the counsellor/client relationship. As someone who is in recovery from addictions, I have extensive experience working with drug, alcohol and sex addictions. The creative part of the training has shown me how to use different tools in the therapy room to access feelings and emotions that may be locked away. These include sand tray, two chair work and various artistic tools.

Recently I have been diagnosed as being bipolar and ADHD. While I am unable to diagnose any of my clients, if you are or believe you are neuro-diverse, we can work together to come up with effective methods of utilising the positives of neuro-diversity. I also run online courses for those with or interested in ADHD.

Some of the things I cover in my counselling work (but not all) -

Because of my background in broadcasting and 'surviving' a reality TV show (I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here) I believe I am in a unique position of being able to work with people in the performing/broadcasting industry and understand the stresses that come with it. It is a turbulent time in the media right now and it can be helpful to speak with someone who has experience in the industry.

Sessions are £80 for 50 minutes. I like to see clients once a week.

I work weekdays and my times are flexible. My office is between Wendover and Princes Risborough although right now I am working exclusively on Zoom and telephone. Please email me at hello@iainleecounselling.com if you have any questions.

In the meantime, if you are struggling, here are some important telephone numbers that you may find useful.

Samaritans – 116 123
Alcoholics Anonymous – 0800 9177 650
Al-Anon – 0800 0086 811
Cocaine Anonymous – 0800 612 0255
Narcotics Anonymous – 0300 999 1212
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous – 07984 977 884

If you are stressed, I also recommend the Insight Timer app. It’s free and has lots of different guided meditations. It can be downloaded from the Google Playstore or from the Apple Appstore.