- Integrative approach
- Person-centred methods
- Focus on guilt and shame
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of counselling experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem difficulties, depression and coping with life changes among his main concerns. He also notes particular focus areas including forgiveness, guilt and shame, abandonment, caregiver stress and isolation.
Raffles trained and practised in community and private settings before launching his current practice in Somerset. He previously set up a low-cost counselling service to widen access to therapy. His background combines time managing services with hands-on client work.
He describes his approach as integrative, drawing on person-centred ideas, Gestalt and transactional analysis alongside existential philosophy. In practice this means sessions can adapt to what a person needs in the moment, shifting style and tools as conversations develop. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through feelings, notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.
In a typical session he focuses on the client’s experience and perspective rather than imposing a fixed method. He invites people to reflect, tests different ways of looking at problems, and responds to what emerges in the room. That can include practical coping steps or exploring deeper themes such as identity and purpose.
People seeking help for guilt and shame, relationship strain, panic or repeated anxiety patterns may find this adaptable way of working suits them. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and practical details via the service’s online matching process.
Integrative approaches and how they travel online
Benjamin describes his work as integrative, often using person-centred ideas that focus on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to make sense of their feelings, for example when dealing with guilt or anxiety.He also draws on Gestalt techniques, which encourage noticing present-moment experience and experimenting with different ways of expressing thoughts and emotions. Gestalt can help when a person wants to spot recurring patterns or practise new responses. Transactional analysis features in his practice too, offering simple models for understanding communication and relationship dynamics that can be useful for those struggling with relationship strain or control issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods as therapy progresses. That means sessions can change in tone and focus depending on the client’s needs and goals, and the therapist and client decide together what to try next.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a brief support moment is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer different formats, and he will help match the practical setup to what works best for the client.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also lists areas such as guilt and shame, forgiveness and isolation.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses an integrative style that may combine person-centred conversation, Gestalt and transactional analysis ideas. Sessions aim to unpack those feelings and try different ways of responding.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of counselling experience and previously managed an independent practice and a low-cost counselling service. He now runs a private practice in Somerset.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom with a base in Somerset.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.