Aaren Smith , NCPS

Aaren Smith is a qualified person-centred therapist accredited by the National Counselling Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He draws on nine years of experience to build therapeutic relationships rooted in trust, compassion, empathy, genuineness and acceptance, and he believes a little humour can be helpful when appropriate.

He aims to create a space where people can be their authentic selves without judgment, where emotions and opinions are met with acceptance. Aaren works collaboratively, recognising that each person is the expert on their own life; his role is to help make sense of thoughts, feelings and experiences and to talk through the choices that are available.

Rejecting the stereotype of a detached therapist who only nods or offers scripted prompts, he tailors his style to the individual rather than applying the same formula to everyone. He acknowledges when situations are difficult and meets that reality directly, helping clients explore their options rather than offering simple answers.

He encourages anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, facing life changes, or seeking someone to talk with about everyday concerns to consider therapy as an option. He emphasises empowerment and keeping the client in the driver’s seat. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Client-Centred Approaches for Online Support

Aaren’s primary clinical approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on building a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people explore emotions, relationships and self-worth at a pace that feels right for them and is often used for stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges.

In practice he emphasises empathy, acceptance and genuineness, meeting each person as an individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. That means sessions concentrate on understanding the client’s experience and supporting their autonomy in making choices and finding direction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Aaren works with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and he adjusts the way he works as the therapeutic relationship develops.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing people to choose the format that feels most comfortable while keeping continuity of care.