Ben Powell, BACP
Ben Powell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience.
About Ben
Ben Powell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges. Ben emphasises practical support and steady encouragement while people take steps toward change.
He believes each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on building skills to manage immediate problems.
Background and approach
Ben uses straightforward conversation rather than jargon and keeps communications open between sessions when helpful. Over his career he has supported people through grief, relationship strain, addictions and work-related pressures. He also helps with concerns such as self-esteem, sleep, eating, trauma and issues connected to LGBT identity.
Additional areas include intimacy, blended family tensions, body image and caring responsibilities. Ben blends several approaches to suit each person’s needs. He draws on client-centred work to follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioural ideas to spot thinking patterns, and mindfulness techniques to manage stress in the moment.
He also uses narrative and motivational methods to help people find purpose and keep going. Practicalities are clear and simple. Ben offers different formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
He answers questions via his message box and sometimes sends weekly messages to help clients stay focused between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 57018 | 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 Ben works with
Everything Ben lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ben lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ben will talk about different ways of working and try approaches that fit the client’s goals and preferences. Together they will review what helps and adjust the plan as therapy continues so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible options that suit busy lives. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversation and work well for deeper sessions. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, notes between sessions or ongoing prompts to stay on track. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Ben supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, and related issues such as grief, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties.
How would he approach therapy sessions?
He works in a clear, conversational way that follows the client’s priorities. Techniques include client-centred listening, CBT strategies and motivational methods to build small practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns across emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ben is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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