Aaren Smith, NCPS
Aaren Smith is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on building a warm, trusting relationship with each person he sees.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Aaren
Aaren Smith is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on building a warm, trusting relationship with each person he sees. He offers straightforward, empathetic support so people can talk about what matters to them. He uses acceptance, genuineness and a little humour where it helps to put people at ease.
Aaren aims to create sessions where clients can be their authentic selves without judgement. He believes people are the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to make sense of thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Conversations cover choices and practical next steps rather than following a single rigid script. He challenges the stereotype of counselling as mere note-taking and neutral prompts. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person’s needs.
His style is direct but compassionate, and he adjusts his approach to what each client prefers. Aaren has nine years of experience and holds NCPS, which stands for National Counselling Psychotherapy Society. That registration signals his membership with a professional body and reflects his commitment to practice standards.
People come to him for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, relationship worries, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions and grief. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, issues around attachment and abandonment, eating concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are offered in English and Aaren works with clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients using online formats. He encourages a collaborative approach so clients retain control over their goals and pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS18-07011 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Aaren works with
Everything Aaren lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Aaren lists
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Online support
He aims to create a genuine, non-judgemental relationship in sessions. That means the counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say and works collaboratively to identify practical options and personal goals. Together they decide which ways of working suit the person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be better for lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing support between calls or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family life or travel and help people access support from different locations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Aaren help with?
Aaren supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with addiction, grief, parenting strains, ADHD and many attachment or family-related issues.
What is Aaren's therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on empathy, acceptance and genuine dialogue. Sessions aim to be conversational and tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script.
How long has he been practising?
He has nine years of experience working with adults in counselling settings. That time includes supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds NCPS, which stands for National Counselling Psychotherapy Society, and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English for both UK and international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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