Counsellor profile
Ranka Smith, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 78722
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Attachment approaches
- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
About Ranka
Ranka Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 26 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and anger. Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
Across her career she has supported people facing a wide range of challenges. These include addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, caregiving and hospice matters, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment and family of origin issues, communication problems and feelings of emptiness.
Her style is grounded and practical. She aims to make space for clear conversations about what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Expect direct listening, questions that help map patterns, and simple exercises that you can try between sessions.
Ranka uses several established approaches when they fit the situation. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relational patterns, client-centred techniques to focus on the person's perspective, and cognitive behavioural methods to test and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and emotionally focused tools are used where they help with emotional awareness and connection.
People who prefer an organised, collaborative approach often find this helpful. She invites practical problem-solving alongside exploring emotions, so sessions balance immediate coping and deeper understanding. To begin, follow the site steps to match and book a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Ranka often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how patterns in relationships affect feelings and behaviour. This approach helps when anger or ongoing conflict link back to early connection and trust issues.She also uses client-centred methods, which focus on the person's experience and priorities. That means conversations are shaped around what the client finds most important rather than a fixed agenda. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments that reduce reactivity and improve coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will talk with the client about goals, try methods and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether more emotionally focused work, cognitive techniques or attachment exploration is most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use audio-only or video depending on what suits their circumstances and bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can work this way effectively, and Ranka will help match the session style to practical daily life and therapeutic aims.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and anger alongside wider concerns such as addiction, trauma, grief and sleep or eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions combine listening, pattern-mapping and exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
Can I work with her from another country?
She accepts international clients. Check local regulations if you are unsure how that applies to you.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.