Bellingham · Whatcom County · Online across Washington
Counseling and hypnotherapy for men in Bellingham, WA
Ian Whitelaw works one-on-one with men dealing with stress, relationship strain, anger, grief, confidence and the habits they want to change. He is a Washington State Registered Hypnotherapist and combines hypnotherapy with plain, practical conversation. Sessions are online, by video or phone, for men located in Washington.
- WA Registered Hypnotherapist HP61341961
- Online, private, no waiting room
- One-on-one, man to man, no judgment
Ian Whitelaw
Counseling & hypnotherapy for men
“Be the man you were meant to be.”
Getting help
When the old ways stop working
Every day, men carry things that wear them down: pressure at work, distance at home, anger that comes out sideways, losses nobody talks about. Many wait a long time before asking for help. You don’t need a crisis or the right words to start.
- Stress and burnout
- Worry and nervousness
- Self-doubt
- Anger and frustration
- Grief and loss
- Relationship distance
- Big life changes
- Habits that feel out of control
If what you’re facing needs medical or licensed mental health care, I’ll say so and help you find it. My work can sit alongside it.
How I can help
Counseling and hypnotherapy for men
Each page explains who it is for, what a session looks like and what to expect. Start wherever fits.
- Hypnotherapy in BellinghamWhat hypnotherapy is, what a session is like, what it may help with and what it cannot do.Read more
- Counseling for menOne-on-one counseling and hypnotherapy for men in Bellingham and across Washington, by video or phone.Read more
- RelationshipsOne-on-one support for men who feel distant from a partner and want to show up differently at home.Read more
- Hypnotherapy for anxietyHypnotherapy and practical tools for everyday worry and nervousness, alongside care from your doctor.Read more
- Parenting and familySupport for fathers: patience, co-parenting, family stress and the patterns you don't want to pass on.Read more
- Compulsive sexual behaviorPrivate, non-judgmental support for men whose sexual behavior feels out of control.Read more
How it works
Three small steps
The first step is the hardest. It’s also the smallest: a short, private conversation.
Reach out
Call or email, or send the short form. Tell me a little about what’s going on, or just that you’d like to talk.
A short introductory call
We talk about what you want to change, how I work and whether we’re a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.
Your first session
Sessions are one-on-one, by secure video (Zoom) or by phone, for men located in Washington State. We set a plan together and go at your pace.
About Ian
Why I work with men
I work with men because of the particular pressures they carry: the conditioning to handle everything alone, and patterns that hurt how they see themselves and the people closest to them. I have training and hands-on experience in men’s groups, retreats and workshops, and I bring that to every one-on-one session.
Credential
- Washington State Registered Hypnotherapist, registration HP61341961 (look it up)
- Master’s in Metaphysical Sciences, University of Metaphysical Sciences (2021)
- Article: Why Is Communication Important In Relationships? (Brainz Magazine)
Ian is a Washington State Registered Hypnotherapist. He is not a licensed mental health counselor, psychologist or physician, and does not diagnose or prescribe. If you need medical or mental health care, he will help you find it.
Hypnotherapy
Calm, focused and in control
Hypnosis is not sleep and it is not mind control. It is a deeply relaxed, focused state you can use to work on stress, worry, confidence and habits. You stay aware the whole time.
Where I work
Bellingham, Whatcom County and all of Washington
I’m based in Bellingham and work with men from Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and across Whatcom County, and anywhere else in Washington. Sessions are by secure video (Zoom) or by phone, so you can talk from home, a parked car or a quiet room at work.
Online sessions are for clients who are located in Washington State at the time of each session.
Questions
What men usually ask first
How do I get started?
Call, email or send the short form on the contact page. We set up an introductory call to talk about what you want to change and how I work. If it feels like a fit, we book a first session. If it doesn’t, I’ll try to point you somewhere better.
Do you see clients in person in Bellingham?
I’m based in Bellingham, and sessions are held online, by secure video (Zoom) or by phone. That means no drive, no waiting room and no parking. Online sessions are for clients who are located in Washington State at the time of each session.
What happens in the first session?
We talk about what brought you in, what you want to be different and what has or hasn’t helped before. I explain how hypnotherapy works and answer your questions. Nothing happens that you haven’t agreed to. You leave with a plan and usually something practical to try. See what to expect.
What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis, a calm, focused state of attention, as a tool for change. I guide you into deep relaxation and then we work on the thoughts, habits or reactions you came in about. It is used alongside talking, not instead of it. More on the hypnotherapy page.
Ready to talk it through?
Call, email or send a short message. We’ll set up an introductory call and see whether working together makes sense. Sessions are online for men located in Washington State.