Counsellor profile
Ben Thornhill, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Existential Therapy
- ADHD and autism
- Addiction support
About Ben
counsellor, BACP member, 6 years' experience. Ben Thornhill helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem and neurodivergence. He also works with issues such as addiction, grief, trauma and coping with life changes.
Ben uses Existential Therapy as his main approach. Sessions focus on talking through difficult feelings and making practical choices that fit a person's values. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the client and to look at ways to act differently in everyday life.
Ben keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. He listens for patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, and uses that to guide discussion. This can include looking at attachment or family of origin issues, and addressing feelings of emptiness, guilt or isolation.
He works with people facing substance use and addiction concerns, including drug and alcohol problems, and with those exploring intimacy-related difficulties. Ben also offers help around ADHD and autism spectrum matters, focusing on practical ways to manage stress and improve routine and relationships.
Ben practises in the United Kingdom and offers English-language sessions. To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. The counselling subscription can be cancelled at any time.
Existential approaches and online counselling
Existential Therapy looks at questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when people feel stuck, empty or unsure what matters to them. The therapist will encourage straightforward discussion about values and the practical steps someone might take next.The approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship strain and issues around identity or purpose. It also fits work on attachment, family of origin concerns and feelings such as guilt or shame. Sessions focus on talking, noticing patterns and planning small changes rather than teaching specific techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will discuss how Existential Therapy might fit your goals and will collaborate on adjustments if needed. That discussion happens together at the start and is reviewed as you go.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain regular contact while people manage busy lives.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and low self-esteem. He also supports people with addiction, grief and trauma concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises in an open, collaborative way using Existential Therapy. Sessions aim to clarify values and help people make practical decisions in daily life.
How long has he been practising?
He has six years of experience working with adults on a range of issues including addiction and neurodivergence.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.