Counsellor profile
Ranka Smith, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
About Ranka
Ranka Smith is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has 26 years of experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression and related concerns.
She supports people who are coping with life changes and persistent low mood. She also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and compassion fatigue. Sessions may cover practical things like ways to manage worry, sleep or eating problems, and talking through relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Her way of working is grounded in talking therapies that focus on feelings and on how patterns of relating affect daily life. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and to try new approaches day to day.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with stress and concentration. Emotionally-focused ideas can be used when conversations are needed about closeness, trust or communication. The mix of methods aims to match a person’s concerns rather than follow one strict model.
Ranka speaks English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. She accepts international clients and works with adults on a range of issues including ADHD, bipolar features, parenting strain, and end-of-life and hospice related concerns. Before booking, people should confirm the current session formats and practical arrangements.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Ranka uses attachment-based ideas to look at how earlier relationships affect present feelings and reactions. This approach can help when patterns of closeness, trust or abandonment keep repeating in adult life. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT work often focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce worry or low mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods best match the worries, goals and preferences brought to sessions. That conversation is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change. Practical benefits of online counselling should be checked before booking because the biography did not list specific formats. Confirm which session types are offered and then choose what fits daily life. Online work can help people fit counselling around work or caring commitments, avoid travel time and make short check-ins easier when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require a camera, which can suit quieter check-ins or brief reviews.Areas of expertise
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus grief, trauma and addictions.
What is her general way of working?
She uses talking therapies with practical tools. This includes attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How long has she worked in counselling?
She has 26 years of professional experience in counselling and related therapeutic work.
Which professional body is she part of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; anyone outside the UK should check practical details before booking.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees and starting steps arranged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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