Gabriel (Gabor) Bene , BACP

Gabriel (Gabor) Bene is a compassionate, integrative therapist who supports people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. He is an accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - a professional body that recognises standards of practice - and draws on a blend of therapeutic tools to tailor support to each person’s needs.

He trained in psychology and undertook further study in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which informs his evidence-based work with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem concerns, and sleep difficulties. Alongside CBT, he uses person-centered approaches, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices to create a collaborative and empathetic space for exploration and change.

Gabriel has experience helping people affected by trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, anger and addiction issues, as well as life transitions such as career shifts, parenting challenges, and grief. He also offers support around intimacy, identity and LGBT matters, and neurodiversity-related concerns. Known for a sincere and non-judgmental stance, he aims to help individuals build practical skills, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop strategies that fit their everyday lives. If someone is ready to seek support, Gabriel welcomes enquiries and can discuss which approaches may suit their goals.

Integrative therapeutic approaches available online

Gabriel combines several established approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and helps people strengthen secure connections and manage fears of abandonment or attachment difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience - the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and understanding to help individuals explore values, identity, and self-worth at their own pace, which can be especially useful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT often includes structured techniques for coping, problem solving, and improving sleep or daily routines.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself - Gabriel takes a collaborative stance with clients and will discuss which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer real flexibility - Gabriel provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, energy levels, and communication preferences. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support people who live far away, and allow continuity of care when routines change.