- Integrative approach
- Person-Centred focus
- Works with phobias
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles NCPS is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years working since qualification. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes among his main concerns. He also notes a focus on social anxiety and phobia and related difficulties such as panic attacks and isolation.
He began in independent practice and previously set up a low-cost counselling service to widen access. That background informs how he organises work and sees practical needs alongside emotional ones. He describes his approach as integrative, drawing on person-centred, Gestalt and transactional analysis influences alongside existential ideas.
Sessions aim to put the client's experience at the centre. He treats people as the expert on their life while offering guidance, different perspectives and practical ways to try things between meetings. Conversations can include exploring feelings, testing new behaviours and reflecting on patterns that keep problems repeating.
Benjamin emphasises straightforward collaboration. He explains options, listens to what helps, and adjusts the way he works as things change. That might mean focusing on immediate coping skills one week and looking at longer-term patterns the next.
He works with a wide range of concerns that often overlap - for example social anxiety alongside low self-esteem or panic attacks alongside relationship stress. Before booking, people are encouraged to confirm current session options so they know how meetings are arranged and what to expect.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Benjamin describes an integrative approach that draws on a few established methods. Person-Centred work focuses on listening and following what the client brings, helping people clarify what matters and decide next steps. Gestalt-influenced techniques look at present-moment experience and patterns, using short exercises to notice how thoughts, feelings and actions connect.He also references transactional analysis ideas that examine how interactions and roles shape behaviour, which can help with communication problems and relationship stress. These approaches are offered flexibly so the focus can shift from coping skills to exploring deeper patterns as needed. Finding the right mix is part of the process and is worked out collaboratively with the client based on goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online meetings to maintain continuity of care and to help sessions fit into busy schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his way of working in sessions?
He uses an integrative style that draws on person-centred, Gestalt and transactional analysis influences. Sessions combine conversation, reflection and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience since qualifying as a counsellor and earlier experience running and setting up counselling services.
Where is he based and how is he credentialed?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs organised?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time as described in his profile.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.