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Aaron Liam Firth

Aaron Liam Firth

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 7+ years of experience

Practical counselling for anger and relationships

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  • Clear practical steps
  • Client-centred listening
  • Acceptance-based tools

About Aaron

Aaron Liam Firth is a counsellor who helps people facing anger, anxiety and relationship strain. He works with people coping with grief, low self-esteem, stress, addiction and changes at work or home. Aaron makes space for straightforward conversation and practical steps that can be used between sessions.

He draws on seven years of experience and holds BACP registration, which he uses to guide an ethical approach to care. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and behaviours, and on building everyday skills to manage them. Aaron aims for conversations that are clear and action-oriented rather than full of jargon.

His practice combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice thoughts without being pushed around by them. Attachment-informed work helps when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are part of the difficulty.

Aaron often supports people dealing with trauma, abandonment issues, intimacy concerns and the emotional work of separation or blended-family stress. He also has experience with kink and alternative sex culture issues, body image, and compassion fatigue in caring roles.

Sessions are geared to practical learning as much as emotional exploration. Clients can expect gentle challenge alongside clear strategies for managing anger, stress and difficult reactions. He encourages people to bring specific situations or goals to sessions so work can be focused and relevant.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Aaron uses a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance-based ideas. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience so they can feel heard and start to explore change. Cognitive behavioural work looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for managing reactions such as anger or anxiety. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing values-led actions that move life forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together you will try approaches that suit your situation and adjust the focus as things change over time.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm available formats before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during stressful periods. Others prefer longer, focused sessions for in-depth emotional work. The therapist will work with you to shape sessions so they fit into everyday life and your practical needs.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 379352

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Aaron supports people with anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and bereavement, addictions, stress and career concerns. He also works with related areas like body image, attachment problems and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style?

He combines client-centred listening with practical cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance-based approaches. Sessions balance emotional exploration with skills you can use day to day.

How long has he been practising?

He has seven years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy with a range of presenting concerns.

What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be done in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he is open to working with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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