- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Social anxiety support
About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, motivation and coping with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
Ben starts by listening. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. He makes space for feelings and emotions so those can be talked through before moving towards practical next steps.
Early work often focuses on understanding what has changed and what the person wants to be different. Ben does not give direct advice or tell people what to do. Instead he helps explore options and perspectives so clients can choose what feels right for them.
He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and on Motivational Interviewing to support changes people want to make. Sessions aim to balance listening with gentle direction so work can be focused and practical.
People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward approach may find his style helpful. Ben works with concerns such as panic attacks, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life matters, relationship strain, career worries and general depression or low mood. He works in English and does not accept international clients.
How his approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. Online, this means sessions start by letting the person explain what matters most and the counsellor reflects and clarifies so the client feels understood. This approach suits people who want a non-directive space to talk through social anxiety or life changes.Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is weighing up change. It uses questions and reflection to draw out a person’s own reasons for change and commitment. Online sessions can use this method to set small, practical steps for problems like panic attacks, low motivation or caregiver stress.
Working out which approach fits is a collaborative process. The counsellor will check what the client wants, try methods that suit those goals, and adjust over time. Clients and the counsellor decide together what feels most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to help people keep therapy consistent alongside work, caregiving or other commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and career worries, depression, panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a client-centred approach and uses motivational interviewing to support change. The style is collaborative and focused on the client’s own goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life-change related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.