- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
- Existential exploration
About Ben
Ben Warden is a BACP counsellor with seven years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship concerns, and helps people clarify what matters to them so their thinking and feelings settle into better proportion.
He focuses on the links between anxious or depressive patterns and how people relate to others, to their actions, and to themselves. He aims to help clients identify the meanings behind their pain and the repeated patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions look at how values and everyday choices connect with mood and behaviour.
Ben draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to map thoughts and actions that maintain anxiety or low mood. He also uses existential ideas to examine personal meaning and life direction, and mindfulness approaches to build attention and regulation. Trauma-focused work is used when past events are getting in the way of present functioning.
Work with Ben tends to be straightforward and conversational. He helps people set clearer objectives that matter to them and then tests small changes in thinking and behaviour. This practical emphasis aims to reduce internal conflict and support steadier emotional responses.
People who come to him often want to stop going round in circles, manage panic or obsessive thoughts, or regain interest in life after loss or addiction. He describes his role as helping clients notice patterns, choose clearer values, and take steps that fit who they are.
How Ben uses CBT, mindfulness and existential work online
Ben draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help identify thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and low mood active. CBT is practical and often uses simple exercises to test out new ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce panic and obsessive thinking.He uses Mindfulness Therapy to strengthen attention and emotional regulation. Mindfulness practice involves short, focused exercises that help people notice how thoughts and sensations arise and pass, which can be useful for managing stress and cravings.
Existential Therapy is about examining values and life direction. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, is questioning purpose, or wants clearer priorities to guide choices in work and relationships.
Ben treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. He will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapt methods as needs change over time.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and avoiding travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can allow brief check-ins, guided exercises between meetings, and easier scheduling around work or family commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ben work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship issues, plus related areas such as addiction, grief, anger and sleep problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on values, thinking patterns and behavioural changes to reduce internal conflict.
How much experience does he have?
Ben has seven years' experience working in mental health and counselling settings.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.