Benjamin (Ben) Stanley

• Grief and loss
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

About Benjamin

Benjamin (Ben) Stanley works on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and life changes using a collaborative, client-led approach. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and has four years' experience.

Ben believes people bring knowledge of their own lives and strengths into sessions. He asks about what has changed and what feels difficult, then helps the person look at those feelings and forward options. He does not give direct advice; instead he guides conversations so the client can consider different perspectives and make their own choices.

Sessions typically begin by talking about the immediate concern and what the client hopes to get from counselling. Ben works in a straightforward way, focusing on what matters most right now, whether that is reducing panic, managing grief, or finding motivation. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and Motivational Interviewing to support change when needed.

He has experience supporting people with relationship and family stress, career worries, caregiver strain, and dealing with guilt or forgiveness. He also has experience with panic attacks, social anxiety and responses to natural or human-caused disasters. Practical coping strategies are discussed alongside exploring feelings.

People who prefer clear, collaborative sessions that focus on everyday problems may find his style helpful. He works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. To start, the site matching process is used to arrange a first session.

How Ben uses client-led and motivational approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, follows the person's lead and reflects what is said to help clarify feelings and priorities. This approach suits people who want to explore their thoughts and emotions without being told what to do.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful for building motivation around issues such as low confidence, coping with life changes, or establishing new habits. Sessions focus on practical steps and small goals that the client feels able to try.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ben works collaboratively to agree what to try first, checks in on how things are going, and adapts the approach based on the client's needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, and reduce travel time. It can also let a person choose whether to use video or audio depending on what feels most practical for them.

Topics Benjamin lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

Questions about Benjamin

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with general anxiety, social anxiety and panic attacks using counselling approaches that address thoughts and coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, focusing on the client's perspective and supporting change where needed.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience working with stress, grief, relationship and related concerns.

Where is he based?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP and NCPS.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not taking international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I start with him?

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