Ben Stanley

Providing talking therapy that makes a difference.

Hello. Im Ben a qualified and registered counsellor and I am passionate about making a difference. I work with people experiencing general anxiety and depression; life struggles at work or home and those dealing with loss, grief and bereavement. Ill be with you to explore whatever your concern or trouble is. I wont give you advice and Im not going to tell you what to do we will work together to explore different perspectives and help you find a solution.

Availability not confirmed

Profile

benstanley.counselling.online

Email

hello@talktoben.co.uk

Website

www.talktoben.co.uk

Experience

I am registered with both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling Society (NCS). Both only allow certified and qualified counsellors to register. They also have ethical frameworks which I adhere to and use as my guide when working with you.

I spent over four years in certified training, which was validated by the CPCAB. I studied as an Integrative counsellor and I have a bias toward Person-centred Counselling. In order to progress and qualify I have undergone my own personal therapy sessions and worked with many clients over hundreds of hours. I also spend a few days each year in further training and professional skill development to keep my knowledge and practice up-to-date.

As part of the registration with a professional body, Qualified Counsellors are required to have monthly supervision by a senior colleague. In a Supervision session, professional development, ethical dilemmas and the counsellor's own well-being are talked about. Any client information is anonymised in these sessions to maintain the confidentiality of the work.

I hold relevant and up-to-date insurance for my work as a private counselling practitioner and I am also registered with the Information commissioners office as I handle personal data.

Professional Membership

BACP, NCS (NCPS)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Initial Consultation

Our first session will involve us agreeing on how we will work with each other. We will review the shared agreement and answer any questions you may have. This takes around 10 minutes.

You dont need to bring a list or notes with you to session one, unless you feel that may help you. We will work together to find a focus for the session, you are in the driving seat and Im right alongside you.

Typically counselling sessions are 50 mins long, they happen weekly and usually at the same time. This isnt always the case and we will agree on a schedule that works for both of us.

We will have met for an assessment before our first session so we may have already explored some of what you want to talk about. You might be itching to talk or Ill help you get started with a few simple questions. Nothing is off-topic or out-of-bounds so you may feel ok to jump straight in, or prefer to dip into a subject. I will work however you feel comfortable.

Fees

30 min Assessment session (£0)
A Counselling session (£50)
WhatsApp or email (£50) this covers 45 mins of messaging.

When I Work

I see clients for sessions on Thursdays. For WhatsApp and email counselling these are checked and responded to daily.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person centred

Video Platforms

Zoom

Area

Warwickshire

#anxiety #relationships #personcentred #zoom #whatsapp