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Arben "Ben" Delija, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Arben "Ben" Delija uses a blend of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural methods and dialectical skills to help people face difficult moments. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, focusing on small steps that can make a real difference. Ben speaks English and Albanian and practises from the United Kingdom.

He draws on five years of professional practice and longer experience supporting people with drug and alcohol issues, emphasising harm reduction and both group and one-to-one formats.

Background and approach

Sessions often start by identifying a few clear goals, then testing simple strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Ben commonly helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and grief. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

His background includes work with attachment-related difficulties, communication problems, codependency, and challenges linked to immigration, cancer, or major life changes. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to change habits or reduce substance harms rather than stop abruptly. In sessions he aims to create a calm space for honest conversation.

Practical tools from CBT and DBT are balanced with a person-centred stance that helps people feel heard. The focus is on manageable steps and realistic strategies that fit each person’s life.

How client-centred and CBT approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects back what someone says and helps them notice their own priorities and strengths. This approach can be helpful when someone needs time to make sense of emotions or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress management.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It teaches techniques for grounding, tolerating distress and communicating more clearly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people talk face to face, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on what helps most.
What kinds of concerns does Ben support?
He supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
The approach combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, and uses Motivational Interviewing when people want help changing habits.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of professional counselling experience and many more years supporting people with drug and alcohol issues, using harm reduction and both group and one-to-one work.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as listed.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English, Albanian

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