Benjamin (Ben) Stanley, BACP, NCPS
Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. He has four years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and motivation. Ben takes a straightforward, respectful approach and treats each person as the expert in their own life.
Ben believes change often starts with noticing something feels different. Clients do not need to arrive with solutions or plans.
Background and approach
They are invited to bring their feelings and experiences, and Ben will listen and help untangle what matters most. Sessions focus on practical conversations rather than advice-giving. Ben uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a space where people can reflect and be heard.
He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to act and to build momentum for change. He works with common concerns such as grief, panic and social anxiety, relationship stress, career worries and coping with major life changes. Ben also offers support for caregiver stress, guilt and forgiveness, and end-of-life matters.
Appointments are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, so people can choose what fits their day. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 390099 | June 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS19-08613 | October 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 Benjamin works with
Everything Benjamin lists, 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
Approaches Benjamin lists
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Online support
He also uses Motivational Interviewing, which helps people notice their own reasons for change and build small steps forward. This method is useful for motivation, goal-setting and working through ambivalence about difficult decisions.
Finding the right approach is a shared task. Ben will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt the way he works to suit their needs. Together they decide whether to focus on exploring feelings, building motivation, or combining techniques from both approaches.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins, and text or live chat can suit people who prefer short, more frequent contact. These options make it easier to arrange sessions around work, caregiving and travel commitments while keeping momentum between meetings.
Frequently asked
What problems does Ben commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, and offers help with relationship and career concerns.
What is Ben's style in sessions?
Ben listens without giving direct advice and works collaboratively to explore different perspectives and possible solutions.
What background does he bring to his work?
He has four years' experience and emphasises a respectful, person-centred approach to counselling.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (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 offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and getting started arranged?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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