Benjamin Ng, BACP

Benjamin commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, and also uses mindfulness-based practices. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action toward them, even when difficult feelings are present; it can help with anxiety, depression and unhelpful avoidance. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and where they come from, which can be useful for relationship issues and long-standing self-esteem problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting carried away, which often helps with stress and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. This makes planning collaborative so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit in-depth conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and simpler to fit around work, family or travel commitments.