Ben Thornhill
Existential counsellor focused on meaning and change
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About Ben
Ben Thornhill helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addiction concerns and grief. He also supports those coping with ADHD, trauma and major life changes. Ben is named up front so it is clear who you would be working with.
Ben uses Existential Therapy as his main approach. Sessions focus on what matters to you, and on making choices that reflect your values. He aims to make conversations straightforward and practical, so you can take small steps between meetings.
Background and approach
He has six years of experience in counselling and holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded here as BACP. Ben works from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. Ben describes his style as collaborative and compassionate.
He listens first, then helps you notice patterns and options. Together you can explore feelings of emptiness, shame or isolation, and look for ways to reconnect with purpose. People who come to Ben often want clear, realistic strategies alongside deeper reflection.
He can support work on attachment concerns, family of origin issues, men’s issues, addiction and neurodivergent experiences such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. The emphasis is on practical change and personal meaning, tailored to each person.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 383810
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Ben's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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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How Ben works online
Ben frames sessions around values and personal responsibility, while also attending to emotional experience. He aims to work collaboratively so you can try ways of living that feel more authentic. Finding the right approach is a joint process and he will discuss what feels most helpful based on your goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed or to choose a quieter time around work or family demands. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does Ben help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addiction issues, grief and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He adopts a compassionate, collaborative approach that combines practical steps with deeper reflection. The work centres on values and meaningful choice.
How much experience does he have?
Ben has six years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is recorded with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies 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, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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