Counsellor profile
Arben "Ben" Delija, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Parenting and addiction support
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- Person centred
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Arben
Arben "Ben" Delija is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has five years' practice under the current professional registration and draws on longer experience supporting people affected by substance use. He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, parenting questions, self‑esteem and relationship and family issues.
Ben combines person-centred ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques and elements from dialectical behaviour approaches. He also uses psychodynamic thinking and motivational interviewing when helpful. Sessions are focused on practical ways to manage symptoms and on talking through patterns that keep problems repeating.
His background includes many years working with people affected by drug and alcohol problems, emphasising harm reduction and a mix of one-to-one and group work. That experience informs how he discusses addiction and related challenges in individual sessions.
People meet him for common difficulties such as grief, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. He pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect everyday relationships and parenting roles.
Sessions are available in English and Albanian, and he accepts international clients. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site matching steps to choose a time and book a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Client‑centred work focuses on the person’s experience and uses listening and reflection to help people clarify what matters to them. It suits concerns like low self‑esteem, relationship patterns and parenting worries where being heard helps people make different choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It gives concrete strategies for anxiety, sleep or eating problems and helps people practise different ways of coping between sessions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can be useful when anger, relationship conflict or intense mood swings get in the way of everyday life.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about which methods might help, try things out, and adjust based on how a person responds. Goals and preferences guide which techniques are used rather than a fixed programme.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around parenting, work and travel because it reduces travel time and allows shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to access someone who speaks English or Albanian or who has experience with addiction and parenting concerns.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Albanian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He helps people with parenting strain, fatherhood issues, communication problems and family conflict. He also works with issues that affect family life such as addiction, grief and separation.
How would he describe his way of working?
His approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred, CBT and DBT elements plus psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on practical techniques and talking through patterns that cause repeat problems.
What experience does he bring to addiction support?
He has 18 years of work with people affected by drug and alcohol issues, using harm reduction and a mix of group and one-to-one work alongside five years in his current professional role.
Which professional registrations does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Albanian. International clients can be seen.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the site before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.