Ian Barnes (48) Psychotherapist & Counsellor BSc(Hons), PhD (Maths), Grad. Dip. Couns/Psych MBACP, MCOSCA (Counsellor Member) Contact: ian@fullyhuman.co.uk

About Me

I was born and grew up in Sydney. My initial academic training was in mathematics and computer science. I then did a PhD in applied mathematics and pursued a career as a mathematician and scientist.

In 1998 I changed direction, and I spent the next ten years lecturing in computer science and software engineering at the Australian National University. In the last few years I have done some research and development work in the area of digital preservation. In 2009 I worked as a research analyst for the Australian National Data Service.

In August 2010 I took up a position as a lecturer in Computing and Information Technology at Moray College in Elgin, one of the partner institutions of the new University of the Highlands and Islands.

Counselling and Psychotherapy

In 2006 & 2007 I studied counselling and psychotherapy at the Jansen Newman Institute in Sydney. At the end of 2007 I completed the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy. In the following two years I worked part-time as a counsellor/psychotherapist, and now have more than 450 client hours.

I am registered with COSCA as a Counsellor Member.

In my counselling work so far I have developed a particular interest in working with young adults. Perhaps this builds on my experience as a university lecturer. I have also worked successfully with survivors of various forms of childhood abuse and neglect. This is work that I find extremely satisfying and inspiring.