Ranka Smith, BACP
Ranka Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential and 26 years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Ranka
Ranka Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential and 26 years of experience. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. She aims to make the first step easier for people who want a calmer, more balanced life.
She builds sessions around a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can talk about what matters to them. Conversations are straightforward.
Background and approach
The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people spot patterns that hold them back. Ranka draws on approaches that look at how past attachments shape present feelings and behaviours. She also uses client-centred work to keep the pace and focus guided by each person's needs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are used when practical changes to thinking or routine will help reduce distress. Typical concerns include grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, body image, codependency and family of origin difficulties.
Work can cover complex areas such as bipolar symptoms and dissociation when relevant. Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian for people in the UK and international clients. Ranka offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Her style is practical and steady. She encourages small steps, realistic goals and regular review so people can notice change over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 78722 | May 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 Ranka works with
Everything Ranka lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ranka lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through what feels most useful, try different ideas and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals. You remain in control of pace and focus while the therapist offers guidance and structure.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let you see facial cues and recreate a face-to-face feel. Phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is limited or if you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work for shorter check-ins, written reflection and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and to maintain continuity when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What issues can this counsellor help with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression, along with grief, trauma, addictions and sleep or eating concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm and non-judgemental with straightforward conversation. Sessions aim to listen, reflect and identify patterns that contribute to distress.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are shown?
The profile lists BACP and a UK location as the counsellor's professional details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
People can meet by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
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