- Relationship focus
- Practical tools
- Listening-led approach
About Aaron
Aaron Thorpe is a counsellor who places relationship at the heart of his practice. He works to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard and noticed. Aaron uses listening, straightforward questions and relatable explanations to help people make sense of difficult feelings and patterns.
He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including cognitive and emotion-focused ways of working. Sessions are tailored to the individual's pace and values, with practical suggestions and recommended reading when helpful. This practical emphasis aims to leave people with tools they can use between meetings.
Aaron has four years of direct counselling experience and broader background in education, teaching and leadership. He uses that experience to identify core emotional issues and highlight unconscious patterns that keep people stuck. Metaphors and clear examples are often used to make complex feelings easier to understand.
Many people come for help with relationship problems, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction and questions about identity, including LGBT concerns. He also supports those facing life transitions, career uncertainty or feelings of emptiness.
Sessions consider personal history and current pressures, and can include reflections on meaning or faith when that is relevant. The aim is to build clearer self-understanding and practical ways of coping, so people feel more able to move forward in their lives.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Aaron uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among other approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises, which can help with anxiety, stress and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at feelings and attachment patterns in relationships, helping people understand and change emotional responses that affect closeness and trust.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss goals, values and preferences, then try methods that best fit the person's needs. Sessions adapt over time as progress and priorities change, so the approach can shift if something else would work better.
Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use a quieter setting or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer online sessions and will explain practical arrangements when you start.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Aaron help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions and LGBT related issues, among other areas listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and listening-led, using clear questions, metaphors and practical suggestions to help make sense of feelings and patterns.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of counselling experience and additional background in education, teaching and leadership which informs his way of working.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as shown in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients according to the profile details.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.