- Guilt and shame
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has four years of practice in the United Kingdom helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and confidence. Ben also supports people facing life changes and career concerns.
Ben works from the view that each person knows their own story. He asks clients to bring their feelings and experiences rather than a list of solutions. In early sessions he focuses on understanding what has changed and what matters most to the client. He does not give direct advice or tell people what to do; he helps them consider different perspectives and options.
In practical terms Ben uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and why. Those ways of working are often used with issues such as panic, social anxiety, caregiving stress, grief, and feelings of guilt or shame. Sessions tend to emphasise listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own reasons to move forward.
Ben also works with people dealing with forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and recovery after natural or human-caused disasters. He mentions coaching alongside counselling for people who want focused, goal-oriented conversations about career and life transition.
To begin, a prospective client follows the site’s sign-up flow and completes a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Ben practises in the UK and conducts work in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and follows their lead. Online sessions using this approach tend to centre on listening, reflecting back what someone says, and helping them make sense of emotions and events. This style can help with grief, anxiety, and questions about identity or relationships.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to clarify what someone wants and why. Online use of this method means gentle questions and summaries to draw out a person’s own reasons for change. It suits issues like shifting behaviours, motivation for recovery, or deciding on next steps after a big life change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ben will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit those aims. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions focus more on listening and exploration or on short-term goal work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit conversations into a busy day, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Registered and accredited professionals often use these benefits to make counselling more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and career concerns, and related issues such as panic and social anxiety.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He listens for how those feelings fit into a person’s story, then uses reflective conversation and motivational techniques to help someone consider different perspectives and next steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of counselling experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the site button for online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.