Ranka Smith

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship patterns
• CBT and mindfulness

About Ranka

Ranka Smith helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and depression by working in a straightforward, client-focused way. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings 26 years of professional experience to her practice.

She uses a mix of approaches that fit the person rather than the problem. Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify patterns of thinking and feeling. Practical techniques and reflective discussion are both used, depending on what a person finds most useful.

Ranka pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that often shape how people cope. She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems in place. Mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas are used to help with emotion regulation and closer relationships.

Clients can expect clear, steady planning of what to work on and short-term goals when appropriate. The emphasis is on helping people develop practical ways to manage mood, stress or relationship difficulties. She also offers support for issues such as addiction, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and caring or end-of-life concerns.

Ranka speaks English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. She accepts international clients and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so people pay according to the service terms and their location.

How her approaches are used in online counselling

Ranka works from attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early connections influence current reactions, which can help with relationship and intimacy issues. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and feel understood. Cognitive behavioural approaches look at thoughts and behaviours together and use practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ranka will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the individual's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and she adjusts methods as sessions progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example allowing shorter check-ins around work, reducing travel time, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to make regular sessions more manageable.

Topics Ranka lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Ranka

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She helps people manage stress, anxiety and coping with life changes using practical strategies and discussion.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She combines attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, along with mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas.

How much experience does she have?

She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients; check any location-specific details when you arrange sessions.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I start sessions with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.