- Existential Therapy
- ADHD and autism
- Addiction support
About Ben
Ben Thornhill is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has six years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD and addiction concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions and life changes, including issues around life purpose.
Ben uses Existential Therapy as his main approach. He focuses on what matters to the person in front of him and helps them look at choices, meaning and responsibility in everyday life. Sessions are conversational and reflective, aiming to clarify values and understand where feelings like emptiness or shame come from.
Practical concerns feature alongside wider questions about meaning. Ben will talk through coping strategies for cravings or difficult thoughts as well as patterns in relationships or family of origin issues. He pays attention to attachment patterns and how they shape current relationships and self-view.
People who are autistic or who have ADHD are included in his work, as are those dealing with drug and alcohol problems. He also addresses men's issues and long-standing isolation or loneliness, helping clients name what feels missing and consider next steps.
Ben offers online sessions and asks people to use the site flow to select options, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first appointment. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Existential approaches and online counselling
Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, values and personal choice. It helps people who feel directionless, empty or unsure after a life change to consider what matters and to make decisions that fit their sense of self.In practice this means conversational work that focuses on the client's experience here and now. The therapist will encourage reflection on responsibility, freedom and how past patterns influence current choices, which can be useful for issues such as relationship patterns, attachment concerns, addiction and low self-esteem.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Ben will collaborate with each person to decide whether existential methods suit their needs and goals, and adapt how sessions proceed based on what the client prefers.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to focus on values, problem-solving and managing symptoms while helping people consider longer term direction and life purpose.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ben work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and coping with life changes including life purpose questions.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses Existential Therapy to look at values, choice and meaning. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters and practical steps you might take next.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical practice working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.