About Aaren
Aaren Smith works from a Person Centred approach that puts the client at the heart of each session. He builds conversations around trust, empathy and acceptance so people can speak honestly about what is troubling them. Sessions aim to feel human and straightforward rather than clinical or scripted.
Aaren helps people make sense of their thoughts and feelings. He listens without judgement and encourages clients to set the pace. The focus is on collaboration - clients bring their own expertise about their lives and he offers a reflective, guiding presence.
How Aaren works
People come to him for a wide range of issues. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and challenges with self‑esteem. He also supports those facing grief, career pressures, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and the effects of ADHD.
He has additional experience with attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, control and commitment issues, eating and food-related problems, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. Aaren also works with people coping with family problems, jealousy, impulsivity and substance misuse. Working online, he uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
Aaren holds NCPS, which stands for the National Counselling Psychotherapy Society. He has nine years of practice experience in the United Kingdom.
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What Aaren works with
The areas below are the ones Aaren selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Client‑centred care delivered online
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on creating a genuine, accepting relationship in which the client guides the conversation. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and supports the client to explore feelings and choices at their own pace. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, self‑esteem issues and relationship concerns.That way of working helps when someone needs a space to be heard without judgement. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together; the counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful so the plan matches what the client wants to achieve. Decisions about pace and focus are made collaboratively during sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face‑to‑face contact and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is easier. Live chat and messaging can suit short check‑ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
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