Arben "Ben" Delija

• Stress and anxiety
• Drug and alcohol issues
• CBT and DBT methods

About Arben

Arben "Ben" Delija works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem and depression using an integrative approach that he describes as a mix of Person-Centred, CBT, DBT and attachment work. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds MNCPS accreditation from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. He has five years' stated practice experience in counselling roles.

Ben brings practical focus to sessions. He uses client-centred listening to understand what matters to the person in front of him. He then draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thinking patterns and DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Attachment-informed conversations help explore how early relationships affect current difficulties.

He also has a long background supporting people with drug and alcohol problems. For eighteen years he worked in harm reduction and ran both group work and one-to-one sessions in that field. That experience shapes how he approaches addiction and recovery issues now.

Common concerns he works with include trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping issues, anger and coping with life changes. He also lists specific focuses such as fatherhood issues, immigration challenges and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are described as being adapted to the person's needs, with Motivational Interviewing used when people are thinking about change. Ben offers counselling in English and Albanian and accepts international clients.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's own priorities. The counsellor offers non-directive support to help people clarify what matters and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep or concentration.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive behaviour. It can help with anger, self-control and distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss the options with the client and agree what to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel less, or use shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also means choosing ways of working that suit the person's routine and comfort, for example sessions that avoid video or ones scheduled during a lunch break.

Topics Arben lists

• Stress and 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 and 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 addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Arben

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists stress and anxiety among his main areas and uses CBT and DBT approaches to address them.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He describes an integrative approach combining Person-Centred, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), attachment work and Motivational Interviewing.

How much experience does he have?

He notes five years of counselling experience and additionally has eighteen years working with people with drug and alcohol issues in harm reduction roles.

Is he registered with any professional bodies?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds MNCPS accreditation from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English and Albanian.

What session formats does he offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the available formats before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin counselling with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.