Ben Thornhill, BACP
Ben Thornhill helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +9 more
About Ben
Ben Thornhill helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He works with those struggling with self-esteem, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy issues and life changes. He also supports people with ADHD, attachment concerns and questions about purpose and identity.
Ben uses Existential Therapy to look at what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on honest conversation about values, choices and the things that feel empty or stuck. He aims to help people reconnect with what gives their life meaning and to find practical ways to move forward.
Background and approach
Consultations are flexible and held online. Ben offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Appointments are shaped around individual needs rather than a fixed script.
He has six years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That connection indicates recognised professional standards in the UK. In sessions Ben balances thoughtful questioning with straightforward practical suggestions.
Together he and the person set goals, try out small changes and review what helps. The emphasis is on clarity, dignity and making progress at a realistic pace. Ben welcomes people who want to examine patterns from family of origin, address addiction or explore issues linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome.
He pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame and isolation while helping clients build greater confidence and direction.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383810 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ben works with
Everything Ben lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
Approaches Ben lists
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Online support
Ben also uses the approach to address attachment concerns and issues linked to neurodivergence such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. Sessions aim to uncover patterns from family of origin or earlier relationships and to consider how these shape current choices and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will collaborate with each person to decide whether existential ideas suit their needs and goals, and will adapt the style if practical techniques or focused discussions would help more. The process is shared and guided by the client's preferences.
Online sessions offer clear practical benefits. Video calls let conversations feel more like face-to-face meetings, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging can fit around busy schedules. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic conversation.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Ben usually work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, addiction, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Ben works in a collaborative, reflective way using Existential Therapy to look at values, choices and meaning while offering practical steps for change.
What background and experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience helping people with a broad range of concerns including ADHD and addiction, and aims for clarity and realistic progress in sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ben is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick a format that suits their routine.
How are sessions priced?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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