Ben Thornhill

• Existential Therapy
• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem work

About Ben

Ben Thornhill works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief and life changes using Existential Therapy. He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has six years' experience.

Ben uses Existential Therapy to help people think about what matters to them. Sessions look at values, choices and how a person makes meaning in day-to-day life. He aims to help people build clearer priorities and more confidence in decision making.

He also supports people facing family and attachment issues, including family of origin concerns, and those coping with shame, guilt, loneliness or a sense of emptiness. Ben works with people affected by autism spectrum traits and with those managing drug and alcohol problems, focusing on how these issues affect relationships and purpose.

Sessions are collaborative and conversational. Ben listens to what is most pressing and then helps clients notice patterns, try out different ways of responding, and set small practical steps. He does not promise quick fixes but works steadily on concrete aims such as managing anxiety or improving self-esteem.

Ben practises in the United Kingdom and offers his work in English. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location. To begin, clients use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.

How Existential work fits with online counselling

Existential Therapy looks at values, choice and meaning. It helps people who feel stuck, empty or unsure about what matters, and can be useful for anxiety, depression and relationship questions.

When used online, Existential conversations focus on clarifying what a person cares about and testing small changes in daily life. The approach encourages practical steps alongside reflections about purpose and responsibility, which can suit people wanting both thinking time and concrete plans.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and may change as the sessions progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same therapeutic focus online as in person, while helping clients apply ideas directly in their everyday routines.

Topics Ben lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• ADHD
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues

Ways of working

• Existential Therapy

Questions about Ben

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among his main concerns and he helps clients manage anxious thoughts and patterns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Existential Therapy, which focuses on values, choice and meaning in life.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom only.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.