Juan Aracena

Juan Aracena is a counsellor registered with the BACP who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress and low mood. He uses a person-centred style to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. Juan works in the United Kingdom and speaks English and Spanish.

He sees people who are dealing with relationship strain, anger, self-esteem struggles and questions about life purpose. Isolation and loneliness are among the issues he addresses alongside mood and social anxiety. His practice aims to give people space to reflect and make gradual changes that feel right for them.

Juan draws on a client-centred approach, which means sessions are guided by the person's own concerns and goals. He prioritises empathy, respect and collaboration so people can explore difficult feelings at their own pace. This approach is often used for worries about attachment, abandonment, guilt and shame, and for navigating midlife or career transitions.

He has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles across different settings. That background includes work with adults and teenagers on anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Juan keeps up to date with developments in mental health to shape how he supports people.

People who prefer reflective, conversational therapy may find his style helpful. He encourages clients to describe what they need and to set the pace. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How client-centred work translates to online counselling

Juan uses a client-centred approach, which focuses on the person rather than on a set technique. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects feelings and follows what the client brings to each session. This way of working is useful for worries about loneliness, attachment problems and mood difficulties because it creates space to talk through what feels most pressing.

Client-centred therapy often helps people who need a steady, understanding listener while they make sense of strong emotions. It suits those who prefer to set their own pace and priorities instead of following a fixed treatment plan. The therapist will work together with the person to decide how sessions should proceed and what to focus on next.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family commitments and the ability to attend from different locations. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available session types before booking. The aim is to make counselling fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on what the person wants to address.