Ben Wright BA(hons), Dip Couns, MBACP

Fairfax House Riverside Office Centre North Station Road Colchester Essex CO1 1RE View map	100 Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 7RH View map
07875 863810 benwrightcounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

I am an experienced person centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in Colchester and North London and provide counselling to adults and older teens (sixteen years upwards) on an individual basis. I work both short and long term, depending on the needs of my clients. I have extensive experience of working in various settings, including doctors' surgeries and a sixth form college, as well as running my own private counselling practice. I come from a teaching background and have a great interest in helping others to grow and find ways of achieving their full potential in life.

How I work:
The world is extremely complex, and there are many pressures all around us; pressure to be or think a particular way, to please others, to 'fit in'. Often we do this at the expense of who we 'really' are, and this often leads to symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. As a person centred counsellor, I believe that within everybody lies a unique spark; a seed that, if cultivated gently, with kindness, love, non judgementalism and understanding, can grow in wonderful ways.

The problem is that most of us come from the starting place of what we can't do or be, so we never get the chance to express our higher selves. I believe that by providing a space for you to explore those things that feel difficult for you, in a confidential, caring and accepting environment, it is possible to get to a different place, where you can begin to express this part of you.

I do not offer advice, or believe that I myself have a solution to the problems of life, but I can provide a safe place and a non judgemental ear. Often, I find, it is not a case of changing the circumstances of one's life, but of changing one's relationship to them. This is an exciting, often challenging, but extremely rewarding journey you are on, and I see my role as being a companion on a part of this journey. My ultimate wish for you is that you no longer need me and can continue on with your journey, a more confident and complete individual.

I tend to see clients weekly or fortnightly, and each session lasts for fifty minutes. I work short, or long term, depending on a client's needs. What we do, and how we work together, very much depends on you and what feels best at the time. I find that this way of working can lead to very surprising results and means that you remain the 'boss'!

In special circumstances, and when appropriate, I am also open to doing home visits.

I would be very happy to hear from you and answer any other questions you may have. Above all, I wish you all the best of luck on your forward journey.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I have a Diploma in Person Centred Counselling - a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course. I regularly attend training courses and continuously work on my self-development.

I attend regular clinical supervision - both individual and group. As a Member of the BACP I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcohol Dependence
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Generalised Anxiety
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Spirituality/ Faith - Exploring one's place in the world and what this means.

Therapies Offered

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

Fees

£30-45

My fees vary according to your ability to pay.

Further Information

I am committed to growing both as a therapist and a person and as such regularly attend courses and workshops to help me inform my practice.

In certain circumstances I may be willing to do home visits, if this feels appropriate or more convenient.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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