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Ben Thornhill, BACP

Ben Thornhill is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, low self-esteem, ADHD and addiction concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Ben

Ben Thornhill is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, low self-esteem, ADHD and addiction concerns. He focuses on grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues too. He works online and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for busy lives.

Ben uses Existential Therapy to help people reconnect with what matters to them. That approach looks at values, choice and meaning in everyday life. Sessions are collaborative conversations that link insight to small, doable steps outside the sessions.

Background and approach

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Sessions are adapted to the person's needs and rhythm. The emphasis is on clear goals and noticing progress between meetings.

Ben has six years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. He does not take international clients at this time.

People meet him for practical help with attachment issues, family of origin concerns, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and difficulties linked to autism or Asperger Syndrome. He also supports those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and men’s issues.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383810	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Ben names

Existential Therapy

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Existential approaches and online counselling

Existential Therapy helps people examine what gives their life meaning and where they feel stuck. It looks at values, responsibility and the choices a person can make, and can be useful for anxiety, low mood, feelings of emptiness and questions about life direction.

In practice Ben uses conversational, reflective work to connect ideas about meaning with everyday actions. That can include looking at relationship patterns, attachment concerns or how neurodivergence affects daily routines. The aim is to help clients make small, manageable changes that match their values and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Ben treats it as a collaboration. He will listen to what matters to the client, discuss possible ways of working, and choose methods that suit the person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single path.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Video calls suit in-depth conversations and visual connection, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, text messaging and live chat are useful for shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options help people access consistent support without travel and make it simpler to keep therapy going alongside other commitments.

Frequently asked

What problems does Ben help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, self-esteem difficulties, ADHD and addictions. He also works with grief, trauma, intimacy issues and life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

Ben uses a collaborative, conversational style rooted in Existential Therapy. He helps clients look at values and choice and turns insights into practical steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are relevant?

Ben is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.