Counselling in London and online
Integrative counselling for anxiety, OCD, addiction and self‑esteem. I can see you in person in Hackney, Peckham and East Dulwich, or online.
Accepting new clients5.0 on Google · 2 reviewsIntro calls: weekday daytimes and evenings- £80 · 50 minPer session
- Hackney · Peckham · East DulwichIn person, or online
- MBACP (Accred)BACP no. 401198
BACP accreditedMBACP (Accred) · no. 401198I'm Ben, a BACP accredited counsellor.
I came to therapy personally after reaching a point where my life felt out of control and no longer made sense. Therapy allowed me to find a way forward and to write a new, brighter future for myself.
I hope that is the kind of change I can support you to achieve. My approach is calm, collaborative and focused on helping you make sense of difficult experiences, at your pace.
Particular experience in four areas
I've also supported people through depression, identity questions, anger, relationship difficulties and trauma.
How it works
No referral, no waiting list and no commitment until you're ready. Most people start within a week or two of their intro call.
- Step 120 minutes · freeAn intro callBy phone or video. Tell me a little about what is going on, ask anything you like, and see how it feels to talk to me. No obligation.
- Step 250 min · £80Your first sessionIn Hackney, Peckham, East Dulwich or online. We map out what is happening in your life and agree on priorities going forward.
- Step 3Usually weeklyOngoing therapy sessionsPractical tools plus space to talk. We review regularly, go at your pace, and you can pause or stop at any time.
I prioritise emotional safety, clear communication, and choice
What clients say
Ben is a remarkably warm, approachable and switched-on therapist. He has a way of making you feel at ease, yet is there to steer you firmly through the most difficult of times. With unending patience and openness, he helped me to completely change my relationship with my thoughts. I couldn't recommend him more.
T · 3 weeks ago
Ben’s patient, caring, and warm nature make for the perfect environment to open up about difficult topics. From the first session I not only felt heard, but was able to go away and start implementing practical changes to start approaching my problems differently. I look forward to every session, and always leave fee…
R B · a month ago
What sits behind the work
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, with asylum seekers and refugees, young adults in care, and people wanting to change their behaviour around drugs and alcohol in the community and within prisons.
I have worked as the Clinical Manager in a rehab, managing a team of counsellors who treat addiction and trauma in a residential setting. I am registered with Aviva, Vitality and Bupa.
More about Ben's training →MBACP (Accred), membership no. 401198. Working within the BACP Ethical Framework, with regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
Postgraduate training in addiction psychology and counselling, the foundation of my specialist work with substance use and behavioural addictions.
Evidence‑based approaches for anxiety, OCD and trauma, integrated with CBT, person‑centred therapy and motivational interviewing.
My research background is in problematic smartphone and social media use, which informs my work with phone, porn and other digital habits.
Ready to begin? Start with a conversation.
- Free 20‑minute intro call, no obligation
- Replies within two working days
- Everything you share is confidential
- In person in Hackney, Peckham or East Dulwich, or online