Tricia Benson

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BA(Hons) MBACP. Qualified Integrative Therapist

About me

Are you looking for a therapist  who is welcoming, compassionate and truly listens without judgement?

Taking that first step towards seeking support can be daunting. I understand how difficult it can be, and I want to reassure you that from the moment we begin working together, my aim is to help you feel comfortable, safe and truly heard. 

I am a qualified and experienced therapist, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore whatever is troubling you, whether that be anxiety, low self esteem, neurodiversity related challenges such as ADHD, or feelings of isolation and depression. 

I work integratively, drawing on both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. This means our sessions will go at your pace, and together we will explore not only what is happening for you now, but also the deeper patterns and past experiences that may be influencing your present.  

Over the years, I have supported clients through my work with Wandsworth Bereavement Service (NHS), AXA Healthcare, Mindworks (Merton), and Age Concern. These roles have deepened my understanding of grief, loss, life transitions, and emotional distress across all ages. 

Why might you come to therapy? 

You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of how to cope with difficult emotions. You might be struggling with anxiety, panicking, or navigating life with ADHD or other aspects of neurodiversity. You may simply want a space to talk things through and be understood. 

Through our work together, you will begin to see things from new perspectives, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more empowered in your life. Talking can help lift the weight of emotional distress and allow you to reconnect with a sense of purpose and fulfilment. 

You don't have to face things  alone. I'm here to support you, wherever you are  in your journey. 

Training, qualifications & experience

BA (Hons). QTS, Professional Certs in Special Needs. CPD in ASD,ADHD,ADD and MLD.

Training in Trauma 

Certificate in Counselling Skills with particular reference to children and young people.

Certificate in Counselling Skills

Diploma in counselling children and young people

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4) - integrative counselling - person-centred and psychodynamic counselling

Level 3 Working with people on the ASD spectrum

Diploma in Attachment Based Counselling (Wimbledon Guild) Level 4. Person centred 

Trained by Wandsworth Bereavement Service in Loss, Complicated Grief and Traumatic Bereavement.

Counsellor for Mindworks (Merton)

Diploma in Depression.

Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Member of BACP.

Counselling for Staywell (previously Age Concern).

Counselling for Wandsworth Bereavement Service (NHS).

Diploma in Depression.

Volunteer for, The Princess Alice Hospice.

Enhanced DBS.

I can now offer Solution Focused Therapy. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

CPD

Anxiously Attached: Understanding and working with Preocccupied Attachment.

Mental Health and the Body: Treating trauma

Disorganised attachment

Dealing with Distress - working with suicide and self harm

Working with shame

Certificate in working with telephone and online counselling

Commitment and Acceptance Therapy

Panic Attacks - supporting a client who is experiencing panic attacks

Therapies offered

Photos & videos

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

A counselling session is 50 minutes.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I am very flexible and will try to agree a mutually convenient time for a session with the client.

Further information

Free parking outside my practice.

Five minutes walk from New Malden Station and bus stops.

I am very flexible and will try to accommodate you when we are both available for sessions.

I offer my clients  one to one sessions in my counselling office in New Malden or Zoom video call  which is a confidential convenient and free to use.    

My service is open to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity,  culture, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.

New Malden, SURREY, KT3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Home visits are possible for disabled clients and more mature clients.

Online platforms

Zoom
Whatsapp