Aaron Thorpe, BACP
Aaron Thorpe is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of direct counselling experience.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
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About Aaron
Aaron Thorpe is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of direct counselling experience. He focuses on relationships, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and aims to help people make sense of painful or confusing feelings. Aaron creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly and be listened to with care.
He works in a relational way, placing the client-therapist relationship at the centre of change.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and clear, with metaphors and simple explanations used to help untangle difficult emotions. He pays attention to patterns that show up in relationships and day-to-day life and brings those patterns into view so they can be understood and shifted. Aaron blends different approaches to suit each person.
He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking and behaviour, and attachment-focused thinking to explore how early relationships shape current reactions. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and take small steps towards those values. Practical tools, reflection and recommended readings are often part of the work between sessions.
Aaron tailors pace and techniques to each person’s needs, whether the aim is building boundaries, recovering from loss, managing intense emotions, or finding direction after a major life change. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Aaron aims to help people build clearer self-understanding and small, steady changes that improve everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400233 | January 2027 |
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 Aaron works with
Everything Aaron lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Aaron lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-Based work looks at how earlier relationships influence current patterns in intimacy and trust. It helps people see why they react in certain ways and practise safer ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work, offering steady, empathic listening to help people feel heard and understood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ideas and techniques fit your goals and personality. That choice can shift over time as you try things and notice what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and work much like an in-person session. Phone sessions can be useful when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflection and flexibility around work or family commitments. These options make therapy easier to fit into a busy life and can help maintain continuity when travel or schedules change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Aaron focus on?
He focuses on relationship issues, parenting and family stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief, and depression among other concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
The style is conversational and relational, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural ideas to help with thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much counselling experience is there?
Aaron has four years of direct counselling experience working with people across a range of personal and relational difficulties.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this counsellor?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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