Arben "Ben" Delija, BACP, NCPS

Arben "Ben" Delija is a counsellor who uses an integrative, person-centred style. He focuses on what each person needs and works alongside them to set practical goals. Ben is listed with BACP and NCPS and speaks English and Albanian.

He blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing when useful. Sessions are built around the person, not a single method, and the emphasis is on clear steps people can take between meetings.

Ben has five years as a counsellor and nearly two decades of experience supporting people affected by drug and alcohol issues. That earlier work centred on harm reduction, group work and one-to-one support, which shaped his practical, grounded approach to problems like addiction and codependency.

People come to him for help with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and trauma from childhood. He also supports those facing relationship strain, jealousy, family problems, parenting challenges and difficulties with intimacy or communication. Ben pays attention to how attachments and past experiences shape current choices.

In sessions he tends to focus on simple, achievable steps. Conversations often include looking at thoughts and behaviours, practising coping skills, and considering deeper patterns from the past. He works in English and Albanian and with people in the United Kingdom and beyond.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their priorities at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and helps people shape their own goals and next steps, useful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and experiments to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping during life changes.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. It can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships repeatedly trigger high stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their needs and preferences, then try methods that match their goals. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Because the original biography does not list session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and choose quieter surroundings. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions without video when that suits someone better.