Counsellor profile
Darran Bellis, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT
- Stress and depression
About Darran
Counsellor Darran Bellis is a BACP-registered practitioner with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and problems with motivation and self-esteem.
Darran uses a straightforward way of working. He listens to what matters to the person in front of him and helps them talk through the issues that feel most pressing. Sessions are focused on practical steps alongside exploring thoughts and feelings that get in the way.
He draws on client-centred methods to keep the conversation centred on the client's priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and how small changes can ease symptoms like low mood or anxiety.
Darran has worked with a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, intimacy problems, eating or sleeping difficulties, ADHD and issues related to parenting and fatherhood. He also lists work with LGBT concerns, first responder stress and midlife matters.
The first meeting is used to agree what to focus on and how to work together. Over time sessions may include talking, practical exercises and making plans to test different ways of coping. People who prefer clear steps and a conversational approach often find this style helpful.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. The counsellor listens and reflects what is said, helping the client to clarify feelings and decide what change they want. This approach suits people who want to lead the agenda and have space to make sense of difficult emotions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical tasks and simple experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Darran will discuss options and agree what to try first based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods happen together and can change as progress is made.
Please check which session formats he currently offers before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find online work useful for keeping therapy accessible alongside everyday commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
Darran lists stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns among his main areas of work. He also notes support for grief, trauma, addiction and parenting-related issues.
What sort of therapy style does he use?
He uses client-centred methods to keep the focus on the client's priorities and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address patterns of thought and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of counselling?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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