Juan Aracena, BACP

Juan Aracena is a counsellor with four years’ experience who helps people tackle anxiety, stress and low mood. He offers sessions in English and Spanish and works with adults who are struggling with relationship difficulties, anger or self-esteem problems.

He uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach that puts the person’s experience first. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters and helping people make sense of their feelings. Conversations are practical and grounded - short-term goals and everyday steps are often part of the work.

Juan pays attention to how attachment, abandonment or control issues show up in day-to-day life. He also supports people dealing with guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about sexuality or life purpose. These topics are discussed in plain language and at a pace the client is comfortable with.

His background includes four years of direct therapeutic work and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He draws on that experience to tailor sessions to the person in front of him rather than a fixed checklist.

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their routine. The first steps are straightforward: read his profile, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that suits your needs.

How Client-Centred Work Translates to Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. It involves active listening, reflecting back what someone says and helping them find their own answers. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low mood, relationship worries and questions about identity because it centres on the client’s experience.

The therapist helps people explore how attachment, abandonment or control issues affect daily life. Sessions aim to make difficult emotions easier to name and think about, with practical steps agreed together. Progress is measured by what the client notices and wants to change, not by rigid goals set in advance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape what happens in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when discussing complex feelings. Phone sessions work well for people who prefer not to be on camera or have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, note-taking between sessions or when fitting therapy into a busy day. Many registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy easier to access and to match different communication styles.