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Ben Warden, BACP

Ben Warden is a counsellor who uses practical talking methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Ben

Ben Warden is a counsellor who uses practical talking methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship concerns. He draws on seven years of experience and works from a values-focused place to help clients reduce inner conflict and make clearer choices. He helps people name what matters to them.

That gives everyday goals to aim for. When thinking and behaviour line up with personal values, feelings often settle and daily life becomes easier to manage.

Background and approach

Ben pays attention to how anxiety and low mood link with the way someone relates to others, to possessions and to their own actions. He looks for the simple patterns that keep a problem going. Then he offers clear steps to change those patterns, not just talk about them.

His approach mixes practical skill-building with reflection about meaning and purpose. This can include brief exercises to change unhelpful thinking, mindful practices to calm the body, and focused work on past events that still cause distress. Ben explains each step so people know what to expect.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and down-to-earth. People who want to stop going in circles, find clearer direction, or manage behaviour linked to addiction or anger may find this helpful. Ben works with individuals by video, phone, live chat or messaging across the United Kingdom and internationally.

He is registered with the BACP, practices in English, and tailors his work to each person’s needs and pace.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380262	December 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

Everything Ben lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Ben names

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How Ben’s approaches work in online therapy

Ben uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts and some addictive behaviours because it sets clear steps to test new ways of thinking.

He also uses mindfulness to help reduce reactivity and improve focus on the present moment. Mindful exercises teach simple breathing and attention skills that can ease stress and improve sleep and concentration.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will discuss goals, preferences and past experience to agree what to try first. That collaboration means methods can be adjusted over time if something is not working for the person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and easier to fit around work. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, brief reflections between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking.

Frequently asked

What issues can this counsellor help with?

Ben supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. He also addresses sleep and eating problems, anger, grief, self-esteem and ADHD related difficulties.

What therapeutic style does he use?

He blends cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness and existential thinking, and includes trauma-focused work when needed. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding personal values.

How much experience does he have?

Ben has seven years of experience working in counselling and mental health settings. That experience informs his practical, values-based approach.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both UK and international clients.

What session formats are available?

Ben offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.