- CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Arben
Arben "Ben" Delija is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has five years of counselling experience and describes work with stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, childhood trauma and addictions including drug and alcohol issues.
Ben uses an integrative approach that blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and techniques from dialectical behaviour therapy. He also draws on attachment concepts and motivational interviewing to help people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage feelings and on identifying patterns that cause repeated conflict or persistent anger.
He has a long background supporting people affected by substance use, with 18 years of experience in harm reduction, group work and one-to-one support. That experience informs his approach to relapse, cravings and the stress that can surround recovery and change. He says his work includes both short-term goals and longer conversations about patterns and past events.
In sessions Ben helps people talk through relationship strains, parenting stress, grief and career-related pressure. He also works with issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, and feelings of isolation or shame. People can expect clear explanations of methods and practical strategies to try between meetings.
Sessions are offered in English and Albanian. He accepts international clients. To begin a course of sessions, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How Ben uses different approaches online
Ben blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. Client-centred work focuses on listening and helping someone clarify their own goals and values. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems like anger and anxiety going and teaches practical skills to change them. DBT provides tools for managing intense emotions, improving tolerance of distress and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ben will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help decide which ideas to prioritise. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as different issues come up.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so check the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use these sessions to teach DBT skills, run CBT-style exercises, and work through motivational conversations in the same way as in-person meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Albanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger, plus relationship and parenting concerns.
How would he approach my anger or temper?
He uses an integrative mix that includes person-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and DBT skills to manage strong feelings and reduce reactive behaviour.
What is his background working with addictions?
He has 18 years' experience supporting people with drug and alcohol issues, focusing on harm reduction, group work and one-to-one sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is recorded with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Albanian. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.