Hello, I'm Ben
Choosing someone to talk to about how you’re feeling can be a big step. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and can trust is an important part of that.
I’m Ben, a qualified Integrative Counsellor based in North Yorkshire. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
You might know exactly what’s troubling you, or you might simply know that things don’t feel right at the moment. Either way, you don’t have to have any of that figured out before you come to counselling.
Locations and Availability
I offer face-to-face sessions within the Easingwold Community Hub in the Marketplace, as well as in York through Serendipity. Online sessions are also available by request, allowing you to access support from wherever you feel most comfortable.
To book a session in either location click/tap here.
What I can help with
Burnout, work and career change
Work can take a huge toll on our wellbeing. I can help you explore stress, burnout, workplace pressures and the uncertainty that can come with changing direction in your life and career.
Relationship difficulties and separation
Relationships can be complicated, and separation or divorce can bring a lot of new challenges. Counselling can give you space to make sense of what you’re going through and think about what might come next.
Life transitions, anxiety and low mood
Whether you are navigating a mid-life shift, feeling overwhelmed by rural or community expectations, or simply experiencing persistent anxiety and low mood, we can work together to find clarity.
Identity and finding your voice
Sometimes we carry heavy expectations of how we should cope or who we are supposed to be. I offer an inclusive, affirming space to explore your identity, life experiences, and the unique ways you process the world, allowing you to talk openly without judgment.
Why Counselling?
Sometimes it can feel difficult to make sense of life. You might be struggling with something specific, or you might simply feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or unhappy without really knowing why.
Having someone outside your usual circle to talk to can make a real difference.
Counselling gives you time and space to slow things down, explore what’s going on and understand yourself a little better. You don’t need to arrive with a plan or know what you need to say.
My role isn’t to fix you or tell you what to do. Instead, I provide an independent, confidential space to help you untangle your thoughts and build a sustainable way forward.
My Approach
Everyone is different, so I don’t believe that one approach works for everyone.
I work collaboratively, which means we’ll work together to understand what you need and what feels right for you. My approach is integrative, drawing on different forms of therapy rather than following one fixed method.
My practice is rooted in Person-Centred Therapy, which means that your experiences, feelings and perspective are at the heart of our work. I also draw on Gestalt Therapy, which can help us notice what’s happening for you in the present moment, including how emotions can show up physically. Alongside this, I use Transactional Analysis to explore how we relate to ourselves and others, and whether patterns from the past might still be influencing us today.
By combining these, we can address the immediate feelings, while gaining clarity on the deeper patterns that shape your life and finding an approach that feels useful and comfortable for you.
My Background
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent ten years working in the high-pressure property industry in London. That experience has given me a first-hand understanding of workplace stress, burnout and the pressures that can come with demanding careers. I know how easy it can be to keep pushing yourself, even when you’re struggling.
Returning to my rural Yorkshire roots has given me the opportunity to slow down and find a different balance in life. It’s something I continue to work on myself, and something I hope to help others explore too.
If you feel we might work well together, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Booking a Session
Choose the location most convenient for you.
Easingwold
Located at the Easingwold Community Hub. Use this calendar to secure your initial consultation.
York
Part of the Serendipity Group in York. Use this calendar to secure your initial consultation.