- Integrative counselling
- Person centred work
- Gestalt and TA elements
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years since qualification and over eleven years working in counselling roles. He set up a low-cost counselling service early in his career and later established a private practice in Somerset. He commonly sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and life changes.
Benjamin works in an integrative way, drawing on several approaches to suit each person. That means sessions often mix person-centred listening with Gestalt and transactional analysis ideas, and some existential thinking. He aims to prioritise the client’s experience and perspective while offering practical ways to try things differently.
Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. He listens for what matters most and helps people talk through feelings such as abandonment, guilt, shame, loneliness, or panic. He also supports people navigating money worries, midlife shifts, caregiving stress, and questions about life purpose.
In practice he balances reflective listening with interventions that invite new perspectives. Some weeks work through communication problems or control issues. Other weeks focus on coping strategies for anxiety, phobias or panic attacks.
Benjamin asks for active participation. He explains options, suggests experiments to try between sessions, and reviews what helps. He does not promise a specific outcome, but he aims to help people notice change and make choices that feel more workable in day-to-day life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Benjamin blends person-centred listening with Gestalt and transactional analysis influences. Person-centred work focuses on listening and helping someone find their own answers, useful for low self-esteem, life decisions and emotional overwhelm. Gestalt techniques bring attention to present experience and patterns in how someone relates, which can help with communication problems and feelings of disconnection. Transactional analysis looks at how people relate and communicate, and can be practical for improving interactions and reducing repeating patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will explore the client’s goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. This is collaborative: choices about techniques and focus are checked in with the person and adjusted based on what proves helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking as they are not specified here. Many people find online contact helps fit counselling around work, caregiving and daily life, or makes it easier to join from a different location. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and make scheduling more flexible. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help sessions slot into busy lives while working on goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic, phobias, loneliness, guilt and life purpose.
How would he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses an integrative method that blends person-centred listening with Gestalt and transactional analysis ideas. The focus is on understanding what matters and trying practical ways to shift patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years since qualifying as a counsellor and over eleven years working in counselling roles, including setting up a low-cost service and running a private practice in Somerset.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom, having established a private practice in Somerset.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.