- Relational focus
- Practical tools
- Values led
About Aaron
Aaron Thorpe is a BACP counsellor who brings a relational, person-centred stance to therapy. He focuses on helping people feel seen and heard while they work through anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, addiction, or life changes. Aaron aims to build trust so clients can explore difficult feelings and begin to make practical changes.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-informed and emotionally-focused ways of working. Sessions blend careful listening with clear questions and metaphors to make sense of what lies beneath patterns that cause pain. That mix helps people identify unhelpful cycles and try different ways of responding.
Aaron tailors sessions to each person’s pace, values, and goals. He may suggest exercises, readings, or short practices to use between meetings so progress continues outside the room. He also weaves in wider reflections when those help, including philosophical or faith-related perspectives if they matter to the client.
He has a background in education, teaching, and leadership, which informs a practical and structured side to his work. That experience supports people seeking clearer direction at work, with relationships, or in parenting roles. Aaron aims to create a calm atmosphere where honest conversation is possible.
People see him for issues such as depression, stress, grief, trauma, self-esteem, coping with natural or human-caused disaster, and intimacy concerns. His work is grounded in helping clients gain clarity, build inner resources, and make changes that fit their everyday lives.
How his approaches can work online
Aaron commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. Attachment-Based ideas focus on understanding how early relationship patterns shape current trust and closeness, which can help with intimacy and relationship worries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aaron aims to collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and personality. He will discuss options, try approaches and adjust the plan as things evolve so the process feels tailoured and practical.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find remote therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to follow up with short tasks between meetings. Online work can support reading recommendations, exercises and the conversational style Aaron uses, helping progress continue between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Aaron help with?
He works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, self-esteem problems, parenting and career concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is relational and person-centred, combining careful listening with clear questions. He uses metaphors and practical exercises to help make sense of difficult patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of direct therapeutic experience alongside a longer background in education, teaching and leadership that informs his approach.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds BACP registration and works from the United Kingdom as described in his profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He is not currently accepting international clients, so sessions are limited to the region noted in his profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.