Arben "Ben" Delija, BACP, NCPS

Arben "Ben" Delija uses an integrative approach that focuses on each person's needs and goals. He blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. Ben draws on Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to help people explore patterns and stay motivated for change.

Ben works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps those coping with addictions, grief and relationship or family problems. He supports people dealing with parenting strain, self-esteem issues, intimacy concerns and career-related stress.

He has considerable experience supporting people affected by drug and alcohol problems, using harm-reduction methods in both group and one-to-one work. That experience spans many years and informs his hands-on approach to recovery and relapse prevention.

Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth. Ben often helps people spot unhelpful thinking, practise new coping skills and set small, realistic steps. He also offers space to talk about painful memories and how they affect day-to-day life.

Ben holds accreditation with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, NCPS, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works in the United Kingdom and can offer therapy in English and Albanian. If someone wants to begin, they can use the service's matching and scheduling process to arrange sessions.

How Ben's approaches work online

Ben combines client-centred therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy to meet different needs. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical behaviour therapy teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can help with overwhelming emotions and problems like self-harm or intense anger.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ben will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their situation. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan as progress is made, so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter exchanges during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.