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Ben Thornhill, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression ADHD

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Ben Thornhill helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those facing low self-esteem, addiction, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems. Ben works with issues linked to ADHD and autism spectrum differences, and with concerns about life purpose and isolation.

Ben uses Existential Therapy to look at what matters to each person. Sessions focus on values, meaning and the choices available now. He encourages practical steps to build confidence and manage difficult feelings.

Background and approach

He has six years of experience working with a wide range of adult concerns. Ben is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, written as BACP. That registration is shown here as part of his professional details.

Ben offers online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. He aims to make therapy flexible so it can fit around work and family commitments and different communication preferences. People meet Ben for a calm, straightforward approach.

He listens, asks clear questions and helps people set realistic goals. Over time that practical focus is used to explore deeper questions about values, relationships and what gives life meaning.

Existential approaches and online support

Existential Therapy helps people think about what matters to them and how they want to live. It encourages honest questions about values, responsibility and life choices, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship worries and questions of purpose.

Ben uses that approach to help people reconnect with their own priorities and to take practical steps towards change. He works collaboratively to decide whether this approach fits the person's goals and adapts his style to suit their needs and preferences.

Online therapy here is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls are good for a full face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work, and messaging can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around daily life while keeping the focus on therapy and progress.

What kinds of concerns does Ben support?

Ben works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also focuses on attachment concerns, family of origin issues, emptiness and men's issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He practices in a straightforward, collaborative way using Existential Therapy. Sessions look at values and meaning while also identifying practical steps to manage day-to-day difficulties.

How much experience does he have?

Ben has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credential or professional body is listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for sessions?

Ben offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the subscription and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Existential Therapy

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Ben Thornhill, BACP

Background and approach

Existential approaches and online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety