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Ben Thornhill

BACP

Ben Thornhill , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Ben

Ben Thornhill is a UK-licensed counsellor with six years of experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, neurodivergence and a wide range of life challenges. Grounded in Existential Therapy, he works with clients to explore values, increase confidence and identify what gives life greater meaning. He also supports those dealing with stress, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns and transitions that can feel overwhelming.

He offers flexible online sessions tailored to each person, combining a compassionate, collaborative stance with practical strategies to help clients navigate day-to-day challenges. Ben welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and gives respectful, inclusive care while attending to specific focuses such as attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin matters, guilt and shame, isolation and questions about life purpose and men’s issues. He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his professional standing in the UK. Ben aims to create a supportive space where clients can reflect, make meaningful choices and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Existential Approaches Delivered Online

Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and personal responsibility. It helps clients explore what matters to them, confront dilemmas about direction and purpose, and work through feelings like emptiness, isolation or grief by clarifying values and options. In practice this approach can support people facing life transitions, relationship struggles, anxiety and depressive concerns.

Alongside that orientation, Ben emphasizes a collaborative, compassionate way of working that blends reflection with practical strategies. He helps clients identify small, actionable steps while attending to deeper questions about identity, connection and belief. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - the therapist and client work together to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in therapy from a comfortable setting. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these formats so that therapy remains effective and responsive to each person’s circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ben Thornhill have?

Ben Thornhill has six years of professional experience.

Is Ben Thornhill a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Ben Thornhill provide therapy?

Ben provides therapy in English.

Where is Ben Thornhill located?

Ben is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Ben Thornhill as my therapist?

You can work with Ben Thornhill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ben Thornhill work with international clients?

Ben Thornhill does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ben Thornhill cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Existential Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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