Counsellor profile
Aaren Smith, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Aaren
Aaren Smith is a counsellor and member of the National Counselling Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with nine years' experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and addiction. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
He practises Person Centred Therapy, which focuses on building a trusting professional relationship. In sessions he aims to listen without judgement and to respond honestly rather than relying on stock phrases. He sees clients as experts in their own lives and works collaboratively to help them make sense of feelings and choices.
Aaren says he does not follow the stereotype of passive note-taking and neutral prompts. He aims to be genuine, open and occasionally light-hearted when appropriate. That approach is intended to help people speak freely about difficult feelings such as grief, guilt, shame or a sense of emptiness.
He also helps with practical life pressures. This includes coping with career stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and transitions such as bereavement or relationship breakdown. He lists additional focus areas including attachment and abandonment concerns, ADHD, autism and addiction-related issues.
Sessions follow a client-led pace. The work may include talking through options, naming difficult emotions, and weighing choices about next steps. People who want to begin are asked to use the site's matching and booking process to arrange a first session.
Background and approach notes that he trained in Person Centred methods and is registered with NCPS. He brings nine years of practice to the counselling room and aims to combine directness with acceptance so people can think clearly about what they want to change.
How Person Centred counselling works online
Person Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive professional relationship. The therapist listens carefully, reflects back what is said and responds honestly. This approach helps with emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and issues around self-esteem.Because the work is collaborative, the therapist and client decide together how to proceed. That may mean spending time simply talking, naming feelings, or weighing practical options. The emphasis is on the client's views and choices rather than on the therapist giving instructions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Registered or accredited professionals often provide sessions that can fit around work and family life, for example shorter check-ins, telephone conversations when video is difficult, or sessions that can be scheduled outside regular office hours. These options can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy routine and to keep work on therapy focused and manageable.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and addiction among other concerns. The profile also lists grief, parenting, career pressures and ADHD.
Which therapeutic style does he use?
He practises Person Centred Therapy, which centres on a trusting professional relationship and collaborative conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working as a counsellor.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the National Counselling Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I speak to him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients as stated in the profile.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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