Counsellor profile
Benjamin Isaacs, BACP
counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
- Jungian ideas
About Benjamin
counsellor, BACP, 18 years' experience. Benjamin Isaacs works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and other life changes. He uses a counselling approach that draws on narrative, mindfulness and exploration of personal history to help people talk through difficult feelings.
Benjamin describes his practice as influenced by archetypal psychology and mindfulness. He brings narrative and mythic themes into sessions when helpful. He also uses attention to body sensations and dream material as part of the work.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. He aims to listen to the person in front of him and help them make sense of patterns in their life. Work can include looking at attachment and early relationships to understand current struggles. It can also involve practical skills from mindfulness to manage stress and strong emotion.
Benjamin has 18 years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapeutic settings and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has also worked in the care and support sector with vulnerable adults, which informs his approach to practical needs and daily pressures.
He mentions Jungian ideas such as archetypes and the creative imagination in his practice. That can mean using story, symbolism and dreams to surface issues that feel hard to name. The aim is clearer understanding of patterns and new ways to respond to them.
People often come to him for help with grief, addiction, relationship problems, parenting strain and major life changes. He asks newcomers to complete a short questionnaire before arranging a first session so initial needs can be matched and discussed.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns and how those patterns turn up in current life. It helps when someone wants to understand trust, closeness and repeating difficulties with others. Client-centred work focuses on the person speaking, giving space for their concerns and using the conversation itself to bring clarity and direction. It suits people who want a listening-led approach that follows their priorities. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention to present-moment experience and simple practices to reduce reactivity. It is useful for stress, anxiety and managing strong feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss what feels most helpful and try different ways of working. That decision is made together, based on what the person wants and the issues they bring.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy week, for example by reducing travel, making it easier to have shorter check-ins or fitting a session into a lunch break. It can also allow focused face-to-face conversation without needing to move between locations. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors will often talk with you about practical arrangements and which approach suits your needs before the first full session.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self esteem, depression, grief and other life changes. There are also listed focuses such as parenting, career concerns and trauma.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, reflective style that combines listening with practical mindfulness exercises and exploration of personal history. He may also use imaginative material such as dreams and stories.
How much experience does he have?
Benjamin has 18 years of practice in counselling and psychotherapy settings. He has also worked in the care and support sector with vulnerable adults.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and the first appointment arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.