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Arben "Ben" Delija

Arben "Ben" Delija, BACP, NCPS

Counsellor - Anxiety and Addiction

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 406737; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-02259
Experience
5 years
Languages
English, Albanian
Location
United Kingdom
  • CBT methods
  • Client-centred work
  • Motivational interviewing

About Arben

Arben "Ben" Delija is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has five years of formal counselling experience and additional years supporting people with drug and alcohol problems. His practice addresses stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, grief and childhood trauma among other concerns.

Ben uses an integrative approach that blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy. He also draws on attachment ideas and motivational interviewing when relevant. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as exploring patterns that keep problems repeating.

He has a long background working with people affected by drug and alcohol issues, emphasising harm reduction and both group and one-to-one work. That practical experience informs how he supports people with coping skills, relapse prevention and managing cravings alongside mood and relationship difficulties.

In sessions Ben offers clear structure and straightforward tools. He helps people notice patterns, try new responses and practise skills between sessions. Where needed he discusses how past relationships affect current reactions and uses that to shape workable plans.

Sessions are offered in English and Albanian, and Ben accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.

How Ben uses therapy approaches online

Ben commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in his practice. Client-centred work focuses on listening closely and shaping conversations around what matters to the person. It helps bring clarity to feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to test different responses.

He also draws on elements of dialectical behaviour therapy, which teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clearer interpersonal communication. These skills can be useful for people managing strong emotions, addiction-related urges, or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will discuss options with each person and agree on methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. That collaboration helps ensure sessions focus on what feels most useful.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in if needed, and remove travel time. They can also suit someone who prefers not to be on camera or who needs a quieter setting at a particular hour. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Albanian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief and childhood trauma among other related issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative approach combining client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, DBT elements and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of counselling experience and many additional years supporting people with drug and alcohol problems, including group and one-to-one work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Albanian.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Arben "Ben" DelijaBACP, NCPS

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