Aaron Thorpe, BACP
Narrative counsellor focusing on relationships and change
Details
| Name | Aaron Thorpe |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Aaron
Aaron Thorpe is a counsellor who draws on Narrative practice to help people tell and retell the stories that shape their lives. He works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to make people feel heard and respected from the first conversation. Aaron uses plain language and relatable metaphors to help untangle difficult feelings.
He focuses on understanding patterns people fall into and gently bringing those patterns into view. Sessions are shaped around each person's pace, values and goals.
Background and approach
People come to him with a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and parenting worries, stress and anxiety, grief and trauma, addiction and issues around intimacy or self-esteem. He also supports work-related strain, career questions, ADHD-related struggles and compassion fatigue.
His style blends listening, thoughtful questions and practical suggestions. He draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-based approaches when they suit the person. Recommendations such as exercises, reading or short practices may be suggested between sessions to support progress.
Aaron holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works with adults in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so people can connect and agree how to work together. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Aaron works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Aaron among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Aaron directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Aaron directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches values-based actions so you can live in line with what matters, even when things feel difficult. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and others and helps rewrite those stories in ways that open up new choices and possibilities. Attachment-based work focuses on how early connection patterns shape current relationships and can help people build clearer, safer ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods suit you best. That collaborative planning means the approach can shift as your concerns change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful when face-to-face style conversations help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when you need lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging can work well for short check-ins, ongoing reflection or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and daily life while working with registered or accredited professionals.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Aaron address in sessions?
Aaron works with a broad range of concerns including relationship and parenting worries, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem and career-related questions.
What is Aaron's therapeutic style?
He uses a Narrative approach alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral ideas, focusing on listening, clear metaphors and practical strategies that fit each person's life.
How much experience does he have?
The profile records four years of clinical experience working in counselling and related roles.
Where is Aaron based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model and cost varies with location and therapist availability; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Aaron?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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