About me
Hello I’m Benjamin, a BACP-accredited and UKCP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor.
I believe there is something deeply powerful about being seen and witnessed — not as we think we should be, but as we actually are.
Life can leave us feeling lonely, forgotten or invisible. Sometimes there are things we carry that haven’t had anywhere to go, or feelings that have felt too difficult to say out loud.
Counselling can offer a place for those things to be acknowledged. A space where you can bring your pain, uncertainty, anger, sadness, confusion — whatever is there — and be met with compassion rather than judgement.
How I work and my approach
I work integratively, which means I draw on different types of counselling, depending on what feels most helpful for you. I use a blend of approaches, including:
- Psychodynamic, which explores our past and how it can influence us today.
- Humanistic, which provides a supportive space for personal growth and present challenges.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
- Creative approaches, particularly when feelings are difficult to put into words.
How I might be able to help
I see counselling as a collaborative process. Rather than telling you what to do, I'll work alongside you, helping you make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together, we can explore the stories you hold about yourself, the beliefs you've picked up along the way, and the patterns that may no longer be serving you, at a pace that feels right for you.
Alongside empathy and a non-judgmental space, I also believe there is room for humour, creativity and gentle challenge. Counselling doesn't always have to feel heavy. Sometimes moments of lightness can help us see things differently and open up new possibilities for change.
Getting in touch
Whether you're coming to counselling feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain, or simply curious, you're welcome here.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation. If you’d like to have a conversation about starting counselling, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications -
- EMDR training - Part 1
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic-Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
- Diploma in Humanistic-Integrative Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Introduction to Counselling
- Certificate in working with CBT
- Certificate in working with Trauma
- Certificate in working with Suicide
- Certificate in working with Neuroscience, Attachment, and Therapeutic Alliance
- Certificate in working with Psychology, Psychiatry, and Psychodynamics
- Certificate in working with Eating Disorders
- Certificate in working with Time Limited Therapy
- Certificate in Counselling Skills and Ethics
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Creative Expression
- Writers block
- Performance anxiety
- Creative Identity
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I charge by the session, with payment received within 24 hours prior to or after the session. I request a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations without charge.
Online sessions are held via zoom. For in-person sessions, I work in NW, SE and SW areas of London, as well as Harrow.
When I work
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Further information
Online sessions are held on Zoom.
