Darran Bellis, BACP
Darran Bellis is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Darran
Darran Bellis is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Darran offers a respectful, non-judgemental way of working so people can say what matters to them.
He uses conversations tailored to each person. That means he will listen first, then agree goals and practical steps with the client.
Background and approach
Sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and finding small changes that make daily life easier. Darran has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed here as a professional credential.
He has supported people with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, family issues, grief, trauma and addiction-related problems. He draws on client-centred approaches to make space for the person’s perspective. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural work to help change unhelpful thinking and patterns.
Together these approaches are used to set practical steps and simple homework when that fits the person’s goals. People often come for help with sleeping, eating, parenting stresses, workplace strain or questions about identity and intimacy. Darran aims to work at a pace the person finds comfortable and to adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393890 | April 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 Darran works with
Everything Darran lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Darran lists
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps and often uses simple exercises or short tasks between sessions. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a joint process. The counsellor will discuss options and try different ways of working until something feels useful. Goals, preferences and the practicalities of life guide which methods are tried and adapted over time.
Online sessions can be held by video, phone, live chat or text-based messages to fit different needs. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone needs less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day, while chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins and those who prefer typing. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and addictions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He listens first and then shapes conversations around the person’s goals. Sessions combine client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing a range of emotional and practical challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with BACP and operates in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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