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Tobias Benedetto, BACP

Tobias Benedetto is a counsellor who focuses on helping people break free from addiction and rebuild more balanced lives.

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About Tobias

Tobias Benedetto is a counsellor who focuses on helping people break free from addiction and rebuild more balanced lives. He keeps the room non-judgmental and practical, guiding clients through steady steps rather than promising quick fixes. Tobias combines professional knowledge with personal insight to support people through recovery transitions.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to look at the reasons behind addictive behaviours. Sessions aim to identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and strengthen day-to-day routines.

Background and approach

The work is practical and goal-focused, with small achievable steps that add up over time. Tobias pays particular attention to transition points in recovery. That includes times such as leaving a treatment setting or returning to normal routines.

He helps clients anticipate challenges and build relapse prevention plans suited to their lives. Clients are encouraged to work on relationships and meaningful activities alongside managing cravings and urges. Tobias supports finding healthier outlets and rebuilding a sense of purpose.

Progress is framed as ongoing, with setbacks treated as opportunities to learn. He brings three years of counselling experience and lists membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and Tobias sees people in the United Kingdom and internationally via online formats.

Practical details such as session types and subscription-based fees are arranged when someone begins the matching process.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	414895	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Addictions

How evidence-based approaches work online

Tobias draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behaviour, thinking patterns, and practical relapse prevention. One approach looks at how thoughts and beliefs influence urges and behaviour, helping people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. This is useful for managing cravings and changing day-to-day habits.

Another element emphasises behavioural strategies such as activity planning, coping routines, and step-by-step exposure to challenging situations. These techniques help rebuild structure, reduce avoidance, and increase confidence in everyday life. Both approaches aim to produce clear, practical tasks that can be practised between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tobias will discuss options with each person and decide together which techniques fit their goals and preferences. He sees therapy as collaborative and adapts methods as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit around work, family, or travel. Video calls enable face-to-face dialogue while phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or hands-free time. Live chat and messaging can be helpful for short check-ins, journalling between sessions, or when a quick conversation is needed. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to maintain steady contact during the recovery journey.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be brought to sessions?

Tobias specialises in addictions and helps people address cravings, relapse risk, and the everyday impacts of substance or behavioural dependence.

What style of therapy does Tobias use?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify triggers, build coping skills, and create concrete relapse prevention plans.

What is his experience background?

He has three years of counselling experience and draws on both formal training and personal lived experience to inform his work.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises from the United Kingdom and lists BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, among his credentials.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted and Tobias offers sessions across borders using online formats.

What are the session formats and how do they work?

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

How are fees and starting steps handled?

Costs vary with location and availability and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.