Benjamin (Ben) Stanley

BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

A listener who helps build motivation

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP, NCPS

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 390099; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS19-08613

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Strengths focused
   • Motivational approach
   • Client centred

   About Benjamin

   Benjamin (Ben) Stanley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and motivation. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom. Ben frames the work around each person's strengths and their own experience of change.

   Ben believes clients are the experts in their own stories. Early sessions often focus on naming what has shifted and talking through feelings. He does not give directive advice or tell people what to do; instead he listens and reflects to help people see different options.

   Over four years he has supported people facing loss, shifts in career or family roles, and the low mood and worry that can follow big life changes. He also helps with issues such as self‑esteem, panic attacks, social anxiety and caregiver stress. Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that fit into day to day life.

   Ben draws on client-centred work to create an open, non-judgemental space where people are heard. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and build motivation in ways that respect each person’s pace.

   To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

2. How his approaches work in online counselling

   Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It aims to create an accepting atmosphere where people can speak freely and make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for worries about grief, low self-esteem and life changes.
   
   Motivational Interviewing looks at readiness for change and helps people find personal reasons to move forward. It uses open questions and gentle reflection to build confidence and commitment, which can help when someone feels stuck or unmotivated.
   
   Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapy process. Ben works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. He helps people try things slowly and adjusts the way sessions run as needs become clearer.
   
   The profile does not list session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counselling into a busy life - they can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Discuss practical arrangements and what will work best during the booking process.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns can I bring to sessions?

   He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, and also helps with relationship and career worries.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   Sessions are non-directive and client-centred, with an emphasis on listening, reflection and helping people find their own solutions.

   What relevant experience does he have?

   He has four years of counselling experience supporting people through loss, panic, social anxiety and caregiving stress.

   Which credentials and location apply?

   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.

   In what language are sessions offered?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original profile does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with him?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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