Arben "Ben" Delija, BACP, NCPS
Supportive counsellor for practical parenting challenges
Book with Arben- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Albanian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Arben
Arben "Ben" Delija blends a person-centred way of working with practical, evidence-informed methods. He keeps sessions focused on what a person needs right now. Ben aims to make conversations simple and useful for parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unsure about next steps.
Ben draws on five years of counselling experience and a longer background supporting people affected by drug and alcohol concerns. That history includes harm-reduction work and both group and one-to-one sessions.
Background and approach
He uses plain language and clear goals in sessions, rather than jargon or long theoretical talks. His approach mixes client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques. He also brings Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas into the room as needed.
These methods help with things like managing anxiety, changing unhelpful habits, coping with grief, and working through attachment issues. Ben holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are listed as supplied. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English and Albanian.
He accepts international clients and adapts to different circumstances when people need flexible support. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and books according to the schedule. Ben aims to set clear, achievable steps so parents can see practical ways forward between sessions.
What Arben works with
Everything Arben lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Arben helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Arben lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Ben uses practical approaches in online therapy
Client-centred therapy begins by listening to what matters to the client and tailoring sessions around their priorities. It helps people feel heard and shapes therapy around everyday goals rather than rigid plans.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviours and then trying small changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing unhelpful routines.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people cope under pressure. It can be helpful for anger, impulsive behaviours and intense stress reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will talk through options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a client's needs and goals. That means trying things out and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one fixed route.
Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around parenting and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Arben
What kinds of issues does Ben help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and parenting strain. He also helps with grief, trauma, relationship and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style that centres the client's priorities while adding practical CBT and DBT techniques. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of counselling experience and many years working with people affected by drug and alcohol issues, including harm-reduction and group work.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS as his credentials.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Albanian.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Ben?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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