- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused work
About Ben
Ben Warden is a BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties, and supports those wrestling with addiction, grief and life purpose concerns. Ben focuses on helping clients notice what matters to them and how that connects to their thinking and feelings.
He aims to help people get clearer about their values and goals. That clarity can reduce internal conflict and make thoughts and emotions feel more proportionate. In practice he looks for the links between anxious or depressive patterns and the way someone relates to others, to possessions, and to their own behaviour.
Ben uses psychological tools rather than labels. He draws on cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness to support changes in thinking and daily routines. He also uses existential ideas to help people reflect on meaning and choices, plus trauma-focused methods when past events are central to the problem.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients often work on clearer priorities, learning small skills to manage mood, and identifying unhelpful cycles that keep problems going. He also helps people address eating, sleeping, anger, intimacy, obsessions and process addictions by breaking problems into manageable steps.
People who come with career doubt, midlife questions, loneliness or struggles with self-esteem can expect a mix of reflective discussion and concrete strategies. Ben accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Ben’s approaches translate to online work
Ben uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT helps people with anxiety, depression, obsessions and practical issues by teaching ways to test thoughts and try small behavioural changes.He also draws on existential therapy to help clients reflect on values, meaning and life choices. That approach suits people wrestling with life purpose, midlife doubts or career uncertainty because it focuses on personal priorities and decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will discuss different methods with clients and agree on what to try first. This is a collaborative process based on concerns, short-term goals and what fits the person’s preferences.
Please confirm the offered session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific methods of contact. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, allow quieter surroundings or avoid needing to be on camera for the whole session. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to keep sessions practical and focused on everyday changes.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship issues, plus addictions, grief and life purpose concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines cognitive behavioural ideas with mindfulness and existential reflection to help people clarify values and change unhelpful thought patterns.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years' experience working in mental health and counselling settings, drawing on that background in sessions.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He is BACP registered and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.