Aaron Thorpe, BACP
Aaron Thorpe is a counsellor who works from a relational perspective and draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
About Aaron
Aaron Thorpe is a counsellor who works from a relational perspective and draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Aaron aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and respected so they can talk through difficult feelings and choices.
He uses listening and gentle questioning to help people spot patterning that keeps them stuck.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on simple, practical steps alongside exploring emotions and past experiences. Aaron often uses metaphors and clear examples to make difficult feelings easier to understand. Clients are invited to set goals that matter to them, whether that means managing anxiety, coping with life changes, rebuilding confidence, or making decisions about relationships and work.
He adapts the pace to each person and suggests short exercises or reading between sessions to support progress. Aaron brings four years of direct counselling experience and a background in education and leadership. That background informs his straightforward, organised approach and his emphasis on practical tools as well as reflection.
People who work with him can expect sessions tailored to their values and life context. He takes a respectful, curious stance and helps people make sense of what is happening for them. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier coping, and more choice in how to move forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400233 | January 2027 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Aaron lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Aaron names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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How these approaches work online
Aaron often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and getting unstuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now and helps with difficulties in relationships and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aaron will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different situations. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief reflections, written processing or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does he help with?
Aaron supports people with relationship concerns, parenting pressures, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, career decisions, depression, ADHD and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a relational, person-centred way and combines gentle questioning with practical exercises. Sessions use clear explanations and metaphors to help make feelings easier to understand.
How much experience does he have?
Aaron has four years of direct counselling experience and a longer background in education, teaching and leadership that shapes his practical approach.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
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