About Me

Hi, I'm Ian - a practicing counselor, psychotherapist, life coach and hypnotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Unlike many self-help authors, I'm an active full-time counselor/therapist who has worked directly with countless individuals struggling with life's challenges.

The self-help industry is filled with books by non-professionals or academics who lack real-world clinical practice. While their insights may be well-researched, they often miss the nuanced wisdom that comes from sitting face-to-face with people.That's why I decided to open my own online store - to offer self-help resources grounded in authentic experience, not just theories.

I know first-hand how utterly overwhelming life can feel at times. The constant stresses, the search for purpose, the darkness that feels inescapable. But I firmly believe that within each of us lies an extraordinary resilience and capacity not just to survive, but to thrive.

My books don't simply rehash textbook concepts. They provide practical, proven tools and strategies that have transformed lives in my counseling practice. Psycho-therapeutic practices are powerful pathways - not just rhetoric - for lightening our emotional burdens and rediscovering meaning, joy, and growth.

At the core of my approach is the belief that we all have the ability to create deeply fulfilling, purposeful lives for ourselves. With the right guidance and working through our personal challenges, we can emerge freer, wiser, and more vibrantly alive.

While I continue working as a therapist, I've created this website and online store to connect with readers seeking to make profound positive changes. My books will share the hard-earned wisdom from my decades of therapeutic experience to help you heal, rebuild, and craft a life overflowing with passion, authenticity and significance.

If you've read my work and want to take the next step in your journey of self-actualization, or if you're just beginning to seek deeper fulfillment, please visit ianbates.net. Together we can navigate the challenges and unlock your potential for a truly extraordinary life.
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