Juan Aracena, BACP

Juan Aracena practices a compassionate, person-centred form of therapy that focuses on understanding each individual as unique and capable of growth. He works with both teenagers and adults, offering support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Juan has experience working with complex mental health challenges and tailors sessions to address each person’s emotional and practical needs.

His person-centred approach places empathy, respect, and client autonomy at the centre of the therapeutic relationship, creating an atmosphere where people feel heard and supported. This stance helps clients explore difficult feelings such as shame, guilt, loneliness, and fear of abandonment while building resilience and self-awareness. For younger clients he pays particular attention to issues like anxiety and self-esteem, and for adults he often focuses on managing stress, navigating relationships, and adjusting to life changes.

Juan offers both online and face-to-face sessions to provide flexible options that suit different lifestyles and needs. He is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which indicates recognised professional affiliation and commitment to standards of practice. Based in the United Kingdom, Juan aims to help people move toward greater self-understanding and practical change through a respectful, client-led process.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Client-Centered Therapy is Juan's primary approach, which emphasizes empathic listening, acceptance, and support that lets the client lead the direction of change. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness, and increase confidence in their own decision-making - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

In practice, Juan applies a warm, nonjudgmental stance to help clients articulate their priorities and work through difficult emotions such as shame, guilt, or loneliness. The therapeutic process is collaborative, with Juan and the client jointly determining which goals and methods feel most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Juan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or mobility needs and allow consistent access to a registered professional from different locations within the United Kingdom. The combination of a client-led therapeutic style and multiple remote formats supports accessible and adaptable care for a range of concerns.