About me
Hello
I'm Ben, a qualified and experienced counsellor based in Rushden. I work both in person and online with adult individuals and couples.
It might sound odd, but I genuinely enjoy this work! I have a calm, empathic and supportive nature, so training to become a therapeutic counsellor felt like a natural path for me to take. I'm fascinated by people and what shapes us, and I feel privileged to support others as they make sense of what they're experiencing.
My private practice is based in Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10), in a beautiful garden room that provides a comfortable, welcoming and confidential space for our sessions. It's just a few minutes from the town centre and Asda, with spacious off-road parking available.
For online counselling, I use the same private and confidential space to connect with you via Zoom, wherever you are in the UK.
My approach
My approach is person-centred, which means I won't tell you what you should do or try to fit you into a formula.
Instead, I'll listen carefully to what you're experiencing and work alongside you to explore what's happening beneath the surface.
Together, we can begin to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences, and explore what you might need to move forward.
What you can expect from me
I aim to create a space that feels warm, relaxed and free from judgement.
You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to know exactly what's wrong. And you don't have to talk about anything before you're ready.
My role is to listen, understand and support you as you explore what brought you to counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & training
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy (2008)
CPCAB Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills (2010)
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills (2011)
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies (2012)
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2014)
BACP Certificate of Proficiency (2014)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (2014)
PODS Training - Child Sexual Abuse, Hope For Healing (2016)
PODS Training - Trauma, Dissociation & Recovery (2016)
MBB Training - Generalised Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks (2016)
Teamwork Training - Working With Sexual Trauma (2017)
Advanced Post Diploma Certificate: Person Centred Couples Counselling (2018)
CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (2020)
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (2021)
BH Training: Tackling Trauma in the Therapeutic Space (2025)
BH Training: Safeguarding Awareness (2026)
(Eligible for and working towards accreditation with BACP)
Experience
Volunteer Listener & Trainer, Samaritans Northampton Counsellor, Tresham College Student Counselling Service Lead Counsellor, Teamwork Counselling Service, Kettering Lead Counsellor, Teamwork Counselling Service, Corby Counsellor, Counselling Alliance, Kettering Counselling College Moderator, NCCS Owner, Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor, Ben Brett Counselling
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £90.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£70 per session for individuals (50 mins)
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£90 per session for couples (60 mins)
Payment can be made before or during the session, via bank transfer.
When I work
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Contact me 24 hours a day, and I'll pick your message up and reply as soon as I'm next in work and available.
Further information
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), a professional body representing counselling and psychotherapy to work toward a better standard of therapeutic practice.
BACP register: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Register?q=90854&SortOrder=0
