Ben Lashmore-Davies

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions support
• Family and parenting

About Ben

Ben Lashmore-Davies works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, self-esteem and depression, and supports people facing grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience as a practising therapist, with longer experience in mental health and addiction services.

He trained at Leeds Beckett University and describes his approach as integrative. That means he draws on different ideas and methods depending on what a person needs. Sessions are interactive and encourage people to reflect on their thoughts and feelings and to be kinder to themselves.

Ben aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations often include talking through current problems, noticing patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes between sessions. He focuses on helping people manage strong emotions, unwanted thoughts and difficult relationship experiences.

He has worked in settings linked to homelessness and addiction services as well as one-to-one therapy. This background informs how he supports people dealing with substance use, codependency, and the practical strains that affect mental health.

Ben also works on issues connected to parenting, fatherhood, career pressures, money concerns and life transitions. He helps people who are coping with trauma, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, panic, paranoia and feelings of isolation. Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom.

To start, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Ben describes an integrative way of working that draws on evidence-based techniques to suit each person's needs. One common strand is working with thoughts and behaviours to reduce unhelpful patterns; this involves noticing triggers, testing small changes and building new ways of coping. Another strand focuses on attachment and relationship patterns, looking at past and current connections to understand feelings of abandonment, trust or isolation.

Finding the right approach is seen as a collaborative task. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try approaches together, and adjust based on how helpful each method feels. Goals, preferences and everyday demands guide the choices made in sessions.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you prefer remote sessions, confirm exactly which formats are available before booking since the biography does not list specific session types. Many people find online meetings helpful for regular check-ins and managing ongoing issues while balancing work and family commitments.

Topics Ben lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Money and financial issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Questions about Ben

Does he work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety, panic attacks and related worry through practical conversations and coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He describes an integrative approach, drawing on different methods to match a person's needs and preferences.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years' experience as a practising therapist and additional years working in mental health, homelessness and addiction services.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with clients outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.