About me
Welcome — I’m Ben, an accredited person‑centred counsellor and counselling supervisor with over 13 years’ experience working online and face to face with children, young people, and adults.
Safety, confidentiality, and a steady quality of attention sit at the heart of my work. I aim to offer a space where you can slow down, feel met, and explore what’s going on for you without pressure or judgement.
Counselling can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. My aim is to make the experience as gentle and supportive as possible right from the beginning.
It’s completely normal to feel nervous, unsure, or even a bit overwhelmed when thinking about counselling. Reaching out for support is a brave step, and it isn’t always easy. In many ways, your counselling journey has already begun simply by exploring your options and considering getting in touch. You’re already further along than you might realise.
It’s completely normal for the process to take time. Many people spend a while researching before they feel ready to reach out, and there’s nothing unusual about that. Counselling moves at the pace that feels right for you — it’s your process, and you get to shape what it looks like.
From the very beginning, my role is to offer time, space, and steady support so you can go wherever you need to go, in your own way and at your own pace. In our sessions, you remain in control.
Safe & Confidential
Counselling is confidential. Other than in the most exceptional circumstances, nothing you share in our sessions will be passed on to anyone else. It’s called a safe space for a reason.
It can take time to adjust to this level of privacy — there aren’t many environments where you’re able to speak freely, knowing your words stay protected. Even after our work together ends, what you share remains held with the same care and confidentiality. I’m strict when it comes to confidentiality, and I uphold it with the highest level of care.
Confidentiality isn’t just a requirement in my work — it’s the foundation everything rests on. When I say confidential, I mean it in the fullest sense.
Non-Judgement
In my experience, so much of what shapes us comes from the things we’ve never been able to say out loud — the thoughts we’ve held back out of fear of judgement, minimisation, or not being taken seriously.
My practice is designed to be the place where those things can finally be spoken. A space where your words are met with respect, safety, and privacy. Many people share things here that they have never said — and may never say — to anyone else. Being able to speak freely, without fear, is often the moment something begins to shift. That’s why confidentiality, in its truest and fullest sense, sits at the heart of everything I do.
My Counselling Approach
I’m a person‑centred counsellor. My approach centres on building a safe, trusting relationship that adapts to your needs. What you want from counselling shapes the work we do together.
I work for you. You’re the client. I won’t tell you how to live your life, give you homework, or quote textbook theory at you. My role is to build a strong, supportive working relationship grounded in connection, non‑judgement, compassion, and empathy.
The person‑centred approach is well‑documented as being effective with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties, including complex experiences. It adapts to each individual, and it’s the approach we’ll use throughout our time together.
The First Time We Meet: Our Welcome Meeting
The first time we meet will usually be at a welcome meeting — a free and informal 30‑minute conversation offered by telephone or online. It gives us a chance to introduce ourselves, say hello, and get a sense of whether this feels right for you.
It’s important to know whether counselling with me could work for you, and you shouldn’t have to pay just to find that out. Reaching out is a big step, and I want the process to feel as smooth and supportive as possible. When you get in touch, you may have questions or want to arrange a time to meet. Either way, I’ll respond as soon as I can.
If you’d like to arrange a welcome meeting, you’re welcome to contact me by email at ben@wrightcounsellingwcss.com or by phone on 07889436588. You can also share what you’re hoping counselling might help with, if that feels comfortable.
I’ll offer some dates and times — usually within the same week. If the options don’t suit you, that’s absolutely fine. We can find a time that works.
Benjamin Wright | Dip.co.MNCPS (Acc), BSc, PG.Dip
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling Training
My counselling training lasted 5 years, and in 2013, I qualified. I achieved a diploma in therapeutic counselling. During my training, I underwent 2 mandatory placements: one within a school and another at a counselling agency specialising in domestic abuse and violence.
University Training
After qualifying, I furthered my education by attending university and studied therapeutic counselling at degree level, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree. Modules covered included:
- Experiential group work
- Existential theory
- Interpersonal therapy
- Object relations
- Attachment theory
Training & Development
Over the course of being qualified, I have undergone training and development, which includes but is not limited to:
- Regular safeguard training
- Working with anxiety, depression & stress
- Working with perpetrators of domestic violence
- Identity
- Grief and loss
- Working with children and young people and adolescents
I continue to develop my skills as a practitioner by actively seeking opportunities to grow — regularly attending professional development courses and staying up to date with current research in the field. I invest significant time and resources into building my competencies to ensure my practice remains effective, ethical, and informed.
At the moment, my areas of particular interest include neurodivergence, addiction, and group work with training and qualified counselling practitioners
Counselling Supervision Training
I continue to develop my skills as a practitioner by actively seeking opportunities to grow — regularly attending professional development courses and staying up to date with current research in the field. I invest significant time and resources into continually building my competencies to ensure my practice remains effective, ethical, and informed.
Work & Experience
My work has taken me across the country, exposing me to a variety of professional challenges in counselling agencies, educational institutions, health departments, and central government.
I’ve maintained a hybrid professional background, combining counselling with roles in business strategy, project design and management, bid and tender development, web design, and data analysis. I also have experience delivering group interventions for children and young people, completing assessments, and acting as a safeguarding lead.
Client Base & Presenting Concerns
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and presenting concerns. I’ve been fortunate to gain such breadth of experience — from supporting an energetic 6‑year‑old to working with a thoughtful 75‑year‑old. Whatever your age or circumstances, you are welcome here.
I also have experience supporting individuals facing complex challenges who have accessed public health services, such as the NHS, and have struggled to receive the specific support they feel they need. Many have gone on to achieve positive outcomes through our work together. As a private practice, your NHS records are not linked to my service, ensuring your confidentiality and privacy at all times.
The range of presenting concerns varies, and the list below offers just a few examples.
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Self-Harm
- Difficulties around identity
- Addiction
- Domestic abuse & violence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post traumatic stress disorder
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Fees
£45.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Additional Fee Information
- Accepting Klarna Payments
- The first 30 Minute Meeting is Free
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Further information
Training Counsellors
- I offer a reduced rate for counsellors in training. Please check with your course provider as to whether you would be eligible to access services online.
Counselling Membership
- National Counselling Society (NCPS) Accredited Membership Number: NCS22-00211
Considerations
- I am available for counselling sessions online and face to face. For face to face appointments please be aware that I am based in Hucknall, in Nottinghamshire.
Appointments
- Early morning, evening & weekend appointments available
