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Ben Powell, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
15 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Ben Powell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and LGBT-related concerns.

Ben believes people know their own stories and brings a respectful, curious stance. He encourages clients to notice strengths and small steps that make a difference. Sessions aim to be practical and focused, so people leave with clear ideas to try between meetings.

Background and approach

Over his career he has helped people with intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains and career changes. He also offers support around compassion fatigue, ADHD, anger and coping with life transitions. Additional interests include body image, blended family issues, codependency and infidelity.

Ben uses approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. He combines these with narrative and solution-focused ideas to match what each person needs. That means sessions might include talking, practical exercises and short goals to build momentum.

He keeps a message channel open for questions and sends a weekly check-in message to help people keep sight of their goals. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits them.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-centred work focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It helps people feel heard and build confidence to take steps that matter to them.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress and includes practical exercises to try between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with sleep problems, stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video sessions let people use full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when a quieter, audio-only check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options create flexibility so people can keep therapy going around work, travel and family commitments.
What concerns does Ben help with?
Ben works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. He also supports people with grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He takes a client-centred approach that treats the person as the expert in their life. Sessions are practical and may include goal-setting, exercises and reflective conversation.
How much experience does he have?
Ben has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Ben accepts international clients who can connect from other countries.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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