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Aaron Lewis

Aaron Lewis, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

A practical counsellor focused on steady, realistic change

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 401095

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  • Client-centred focus
  • Practical tools
  • Coaching approach

About Aaron

Aaron Lewis is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people find clearer footing during difficult times. He holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of professional experience to sessions. He focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more confident in everyday life.

He often works with issues such as addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and career and coaching concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, compassion fatigue and the challenges that come with ageing and geriatric issues. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person.

Aaron combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness practices to help people spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. He may also use motivational interviewing techniques to strengthen motivation for change and hypnotherapy where it fits a person’s goals. He explains options clearly and collaborates on which methods to try.

In the room he aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through feelings and options. He invites people to set practical goals and checks progress each week. Small changes are treated as important steps toward larger improvements.

He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. People who live abroad can enquire about working together too. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to the matching process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoachingADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Aaron commonly draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to support practical change. Client-centred therapy means the conversation follows the person’s priorities, with the therapist offering reflection and support rather than direction. This helps people feel heard and clearer about their next steps.

Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting patterns of unhelpful thinking and testing small changes in behaviour. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and habits people want to change. Aaron also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will talk through methods, trial what fits, and adjust based on goals and preferences. This collaborative method helps tailor work to each person’s circumstances and pace.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and more consistent contact when travel is difficult. Because formats were not specified in the profile, confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone or other formats are available. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt tools and homework for remote work so progress continues between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aaron commonly help with?

He supports people with addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression and career or coaching matters. Additional areas include grief, trauma, parenting strain and ageing and geriatric issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His work is client-centred, with clear practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. He focuses on collaboration and setting realistic goals.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns and brings a coaching-informed focus to therapy.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as provided in his profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people living abroad can enquire about working together.

How are fees handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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