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Juan Aracena, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Spanish
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

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Juan Aracena is a counsellor with a BACP credential and four years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He offers support in English and Spanish and works with people online through video, phone, live chat and text messaging. Juan focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.

He takes a client-centred approach, believing the person sets the pace and priorities. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful.

Background and approach

The emphasis is on being listened to and understood so people feel more able to talk about what matters to them. Juan often helps people dealing with relationship difficulties and anger. He also works with issues like social anxiety, mood problems, feelings of abandonment, control struggles, guilt and shame, and loneliness.

Men facing midlife questions or questions about sexuality are included among his focus areas. In sessions Juan pays attention to patterns that keep problems in place and to practical steps people can try between meetings. He uses a conversational style and adapts to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.

Appointments can be shorter check-ins or fuller therapy sessions depending on what is agreed. People choosing Juan can expect collaborative planning at the start. He helps set goals and reviews progress along the way.

The practical aim is to help people manage current problems and discover clearer options for the future.

Client-centred care online and how it helps

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead, helping people to make sense of their feelings and to decide what matters most. This approach can help with issues such as anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and questions about identity.

Because the focus is on the person’s experience, the therapist and client will decide together which ways of working suit best. The initial sessions are used to set goals and to try different ways of talking so the approach fits the person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative planning continues as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy here can be offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and live chat or texts suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to schedule around work, family or other commitments while still keeping therapeutic continuity.

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus relationship difficulties and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His work is client-centred, so sessions follow what the person brings and focus on being heard and understood.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of experience working with a range of mental health and emotional concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are fees and starting handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Spanish

Contacting Juan

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Juan Aracena, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred care online and how it helps

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety