Benjamin (Ben) Stanley

Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and changes in life. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Ben has four years of professional experience and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone reaching out.

Ben works from the belief that each person knows their own story and strengths. He invites people to bring their feelings rather than ready-made solutions. In sessions he listens closely and reflects what he hears so clients can see different perspectives.

His practical style avoids giving direct advice. Instead he collaborates with clients to explore options and build motivation for change. That approach is useful for worries about self-esteem, career choices, relationship concerns and coping after loss.

Ben has particular experience supporting carers and people facing end-of-life and hospice issues. He also helps those facing panic attacks, social anxiety and the stress that follows disasters, whether natural or human caused.

If you are unsure where to begin, Ben guides the early steps so you can work out priorities together. He aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.

How these approaches guide online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. The counsellor reflects feelings and helps people to make sense of their experience, which can be useful for grief, self-esteem and life transitions.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and gentle guidance to increase motivation, which can support work on anxiety, coping and making difficult decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ben will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide what methods to try. This collaborative process can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also helps people continue regular sessions while managing caregiving duties or ongoing medical appointments.