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Darran Bellis, BACP

Darran Bellis is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety and changes that feel overwhelming.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Darran

Darran Bellis is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety and changes that feel overwhelming. He works with individuals who are dealing with depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and confidence. Darran uses a straightforward, respectful approach so people can feel heard and understood from the first session.

He blends client-centred work with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. That means conversations focus on the person's priorities while also trying simple tools to test and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped to fit each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Darran has five years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has supported people with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting stress, intimacy issues, anger, career pressures and compassion fatigue.

Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, body image and challenges linked to autism and ADHD. Work with Darran tends to be collaborative and practical. Conversations aim to identify small, achievable changes and clearer ways to cope day to day.

He explains tools plainly and checks in on what is actually working for each person. Sessions are offered in English and are provided remotely by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The first step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits the individual.

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BACP	393890	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Darran lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Control issues
Dissociation
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Darran names

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How Darran uses client-centred work and CBT online

Darran uses client-centred counselling to create space for people to tell their story in their own words. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and shaping sessions around what the person says matters most. It suits issues where feeling understood and heard is the first step to change.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT provides simple, practical exercises to test thoughts and try new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Darran will talk through options with each person, agree goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. He checks progress and adapts the plan if something is not helpful, so work stays focused on outcomes the person values.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Darran help with?

Darran supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues. He also works with relationship difficulties, family concerns, addictions, grief and a wide range of additional focus areas such as body image, attachment issues and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines client-centred counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. Conversations focus on what matters to the person while using practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

How much experience does he have?

Darran has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. That experience informs a practical, person-focused way of working.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the subscription and getting started process work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.