Ian Washington-Smith

Ex Detective Inspector

Ian has over 30 years of policing experience and retired as a Detective Inspector having spent most of his career involved in the investigation of serious crime. He retired in 2015, after leading a Covert Unit involved in the investigation of police corruption.

He had always been interested in behaviour and in particular criminal behaviour. He was able to develop his understanding through the further study of Stoic philosophy and Albert Ellis’, Rational Emotive Behaviour Theory empowering individuals to manage difficulties through a better understanding of their responses.

His qualifications include BA Hons. Humanities (Psychology and Sociology) and the training at College of Cognitive Behaviour Therapies in London qualifying with Advanced Diploma’s in REBT; REBT Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy and Integrative Therapies.