Counsellor profile
Benjamin Raffles, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles is a counsellor and a member of NCPS with eight years working as a practising counsellor. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
He began in the counselling field over a decade ago, running an independent practice and setting up a low-cost service to widen access. He qualified as a counsellor eight years ago and later opened a private practice in Somerset, UK.
Benjamin uses an integrative style. That means he draws on several approaches and adapts how he works to what a person needs. He mentions Person-Centred counselling, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and ideas from existential philosophy as influences on his work.
In sessions he focuses on the person and their experience. He treats people as the expert on their own life, while offering support and different ways to look at things. Discussions can be straightforward or challenging, depending on what needs attention.
He also pays attention to specific issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness and life purpose. Other areas he lists include panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, money worries and midlife concerns.
Benjamin works in English. He does not accept international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical details.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Benjamin draws on Person-Centred work, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them find their own answers. That approach is useful for people who want a steady, non-directive space to talk through problems such as low self-esteem or depression.He also uses ideas from Gestalt therapy, which pays attention to present experience and how people describe feelings and body sensations. Gestalt can help when someone wants to notice patterns in how they react in relationships or during times of stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process where methods can change as needs shift.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so check the available options before you book. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, childcare or travel because they remove the need to travel to an appointment. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins and the option to choose whether to use video or not, depending on what suits daily life. Registered or accredited professionals can explain format choices and help match them to everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also lists concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, guilt, loneliness and money worries.
What is his counselling style like?
He works in an integrative way, drawing on Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis influences. That means he adapts methods to suit the person rather than using a single fixed model.
How long has he been practising?
Benjamin has eight years of experience as a qualified counsellor. He has over ten years in the counselling field including practice management and low-cost service development.
Which professional body is he listed with?
He is listed with NCPS as given in his profile. He works in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options with him before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, as stated in the profile.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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