Counsellor profile
Benjamin (Ben) Stanley, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Grief and loss
About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has four years of experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes in the United Kingdom. He also lists relationship, family and career concerns among his areas of focus.
Ben works from the view that each person knows their own story. He encourages people to bring their feelings and to talk through what is troubling them. He does not give direct advice or tell people what to do. Instead he asks questions and listens to help clients look at different perspectives.
Early in counselling he helps people name and recognise what has shifted in their life. That can be as small as losing motivation or as large as bereavement or a major change. Sessions are used to notice patterns, sort through feelings and test out small steps forward.
Ben uses client-centred ways of working that keep the person’s experience at the centre. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to build confidence in taking those steps. These methods suit worry, panic, low mood and difficulties with self-worth.
People who prefer a conversational style, clear practical steps and a focus on immediate problems often find his approach straightforward. He asks you about your aims and works with you to try different ways of moving forward. To begin, visitors are asked to use the service button to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person speaking and on understanding their experiences. The counsellor listens without directing and reflects back what he hears to help people make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with low mood, grief and building self-esteem.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and gentle feedback to explore ambivalence and support gradual steps forward. This approach is often useful for motivation, coping with life changes and making practical adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. Ben will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins if needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use the flexibility of remote sessions to keep steady support while people manage busy days.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationships, family and career matters, plus related issues such as panic and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred methods and motivational interviewing. That means he listens, asks questions and helps people find their own reasons to change.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working with people on worry, bereavement, motivation and similar concerns.
Which professional bodies is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
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.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then 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.