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Benjamin (Ben) Stanley, BACP, NCPS

Benjamin (Ben) Stanley works as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

About Benjamin

Benjamin (Ben) Stanley works as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with NCPS. He has four years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and low mood.

Ben focuses on grief and loss, low self-esteem and motivation. He also helps people cope with life changes and career pressures. He supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns and with panic or social anxiety.

Background and approach

Ben’s starting point is that the client knows their story best. He listens without directing and treats the person as the expert in their own life. Early sessions are about naming what has changed and making space for feelings rather than finding immediate solutions.

He uses client-centred methods to create a calm, respectful space. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons and plans for change. Sessions aim to explore different perspectives and build practical steps that work in everyday life.

Ben understands how hard the first step can be and seeks to make it straightforward. He won’t give orders or fixed answers; he works alongside people to find what helps. If someone wants a blend of understanding and practical direction, he will tailor the approach to their needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	390099	June 2026
NCPS	NCS19-08613	October 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 Benjamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Caregiver issues and stress
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Benjamin names

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How Ben's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what the person says and helps them find their own insights. This approach can be helpful for grief, anxiety and low self-esteem because it creates space to name feelings and make sense of them.

Motivational Interviewing helps people notice reasons to change and plan small steps. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation rather than push for solutions. This method works well for someone who wants practical movement on issues like career change, coping with life transitions or reducing unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and together they will choose which techniques to try. He adapts the balance of listening and action as needs change so the process stays collaborative.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit people who prefer no camera, chat or text can be a shorter check-in or ongoing support between calls. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while accessing a registered and accredited professional in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Ben work with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, among other concerns. He also helps with relationship and family issues, career pressures and panic or social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people identify goals and build motivation for change.

How much experience does he have?

Ben has four years of counselling experience working with the listed concerns and focus areas.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and with NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not accepting international clients; sessions are provided to people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

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

How do I start therapy with him?

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