- Years in practice
- 15
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Grief
About Ben
Ben Powell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or stuck after big life changes. He also supports people with parenting concerns and a wide range of relationship and personal issues.
Ben works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused, with steady support between meetings through brief weekly messages to keep progress on track. His approach draws on several methods, including client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas, and mindfulness practices. That mix helps with managing worries, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and learning calmer ways to react in stressful situations.
He also uses narrative conversations to help people make sense of difficult experiences. Ben has worked across many concerns such as grief, addiction, intimacy and sexuality issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and body image. He is comfortable talking about alternative sex cultures and kink when that is part of a person's story.
Practical worries like sleep, eating, career strain and parenting strain are part of his day-to-day work. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the site process. People who choose to work with him will find a steady, collaborative counsellor who keeps communication open and focuses on small, achievable steps.
What Ben works with
Everything Ben lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ben helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ben lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions when they are unsure which way to turn.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often called CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It gives practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and bring steadier focus. This can be useful for managing stress, impulsive responses and ongoing worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ben will discuss the options and try methods that fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. He adapts what he uses as sessions progress, and the client helps shape the plan.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and face-to-face interaction. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging make short check-ins possible between appointments and suit people who want flexible, text-based contact. These options aim to make therapy fit around work, family and daily life.
Questions people ask about Ben
What concerns does Ben help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem and many relationship and personal issues. Parenting, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems are included among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Ben listens in a client-centred way and works collaboratively to set practical goals. He combines straightforward conversation with tools to change thinking and manage strong feelings.
How long has he been practising?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a broad range of issues and life stages.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Ben is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live in other countries.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to match different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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