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Aaren Smith, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 9 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Aaren Smith is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. He focuses on building a trusting, genuine relationship and aims to make clients feel accepted and heard. He uses empathy and straightforward conversation to help people make sense of their thoughts and feelings.

He creates sessions where people can be their authentic selves without judgement. He believes clients are the experts in their own lives and works collaboratively to clarify choices.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational rather than formulaic, avoiding scripted questions and excessive note-taking. With nine years of experience and the NCPS credential, Aaren has supported people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship worries, self-esteem, coping with life changes and career concerns.

Addictions, eating issues and grief are within his focus too. Additional areas he addresses include ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, control and commitment issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also works with issues such as impulsivity, jealousy, guilt and shame.

Aaren offers sessions to people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. He provides appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Person-centred care and online sessions

Aaren practises client-centred therapy, which means he prioritises empathy, genuineness and acceptance in sessions. This approach helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and struggles with self-esteem by creating space to talk and be heard.

The emphasis is on collaboration. Aaren works with each person to figure out what matters to them and which goals feel realistic. He adapts the way he talks and the pace of sessions to what the individual needs, so the approach can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work well for a focused check-in or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or people who communicate more easily in writing.

Using these options makes it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel. The therapist will discuss practical preferences and together decide which format best supports the person's goals and day-to-day life.

What concerns does Aaren commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries, as well as issues like self-esteem, grief, addiction and eating concerns.

What is Aaren's therapeutic style like?

Aaren uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening, empathy and working collaboratively to explore feelings and choices in a conversational way.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of experience working as a counsellor and supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 9 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Aaren Smith, NCPS

Background and approach

Person-centred care and online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety