About Ben
Ben Thornhill helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction and grief. He also supports those facing ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and major life changes. Ben uses a calm, straightforward style so conversations feel clear and focused from the start.
He works from an existential perspective, encouraging people to look at values, meaning and the choices they face. Sessions aim to reconnect clients with what matters to them and to build confidence in day-to-day decisions.
How Ben works
Ben offers practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions alongside reflective conversation. Ben has six years of experience and holds BACP credentials, which are noted as part of his professional background. He delivers therapy online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and rhythms of life.
People choosing Ben can expect a collaborative relationship. He focuses on listening first, then helping people set manageable goals. Conversations are paced to each person’s comfort and tailored to their concerns.
Ben pays attention to how early family experiences, attachment, and feelings of emptiness or shame can shape current struggles. He also works with issues related to autism and drug and alcohol use, and he helps men facing questions about identity and purpose.
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What Ben works with
The areas below are the ones Ben selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Existential approaches and online therapy
Existential Therapy helps people consider what matters to them and how they want to live. It focuses on values, meaning and the choices that shape daily life, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, life-purpose questions and feeling stuck.Sessions may also look at attachment and family of origin patterns to understand how past relationships affect current struggles. That perspective can help with intimacy issues, shame, isolation and rebuilding confidence in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences in an open, collaborative way. Together they set aims and review progress as therapy continues.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide options for regular check-ins, quick reflections or people who prefer writing to speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and daily life.
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