About Benjamin
Benjamin Michael is a counsellor registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) who has worked in the UK for eight years. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, low mood and problems at work. He also supports people wrestling with relationships, self-esteem and finding life purpose.
He aims to make sessions easy to understand. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what is causing strain now. He encourages people to say what they need and to set small, manageable goals between meetings.
How Benjamin works
In practice he listens for patterns that keep problems going, such as worrying thoughts, difficult communication or unresolved guilt. He helps people find clearer ways to talk about themselves and others, and to rebuild confidence step by step. This often involves practising new ways of handling stressful situations and noticing progress.
Benjamin also pays attention to attachment and past hurts that can shape how people relate to others. He works through issues like forgiveness, shame and men’s concerns with calm curiosity rather than judgement. Sessions aim to increase self-compassion and practical coping skills.
People who value direct, problem-focused conversations tend to find his style helpful. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. To begin, the site matching process pairs people with him and lets them book sessions that suit their availability.
What Benjamin works with
The areas below are the ones Benjamin 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
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Training and background
| Register | HCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and everyday behaviour. One common approach concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and responses, helping reduce worry and low mood by practising alternative ways of thinking and acting. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how early experiences affect communication and trust now and offering clearer ways to connect with others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapts methods so they suit the person's priorities. This is a collaborative process where plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people maintain face-to-face conversation when helpful, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling and keeping a written record of thoughts between meetings. These options help make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily life.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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