Juan Aracena , BACP

Juan Aracena is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of experience offering support to teenagers and adults both online and in person. He practices from a client-centered perspective, treating each person as an individual and prioritizing empathy, respect, and autonomy to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he draws on professional standards to guide his work and promote meaningful progress.

Juan works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, and low self-esteem. He also addresses more specific issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, men's issues and midlife transitions, mood disorders, sexuality, and social anxiety or phobia. His experience includes working with people facing complex mental health challenges, where tailored, person-focused support can help manage difficult emotions and improve daily functioning.

In sessions he aims to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood, and where goals are shaped collaboratively. Juan keeps his practice responsive to individual needs and stays engaged with current developments in mental health so that his work remains relevant and effective. He is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom and provides therapy in both English and Spanish.

Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Juan works from a client-centered framework, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s own experience. This approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental space where clients can explore feelings and find their own solutions - it is especially helpful for issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

In practice, Juan tailors sessions to the individual and collaborates with clients to determine which methods feel most useful. He encourages a partnership in therapy where goals and pacing are set together so the approach evolves with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Juan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that best suits daily life. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques effectively across these formats to help clients work toward meaningful change.