- Integrative approach
- Money and financial issues
- Compassionate support
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles began his counselling career running an independent practice and creating a low-cost service to make counselling more accessible. He qualified as a counsellor eight years ago and now runs a private practice based in Somerset, United Kingdom. Benjamin works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and he also supports those dealing with money and financial issues.
His style is personable and down-to-earth. He puts the person and their experience first and treats people with respect and empathy. Sessions aim to help people find practical ways to cope, make decisions and move forward rather than rely on jargon or labels.
Benjamin describes his approach as integrative, which means he mixes different methods to suit each person. He draws on Person-Centred ideas, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis influences, and he sometimes brings in existential perspectives about meaning and choice. The mix used in any session depends on each persons needs and preferences.
In practice this means a collaborative atmosphere where the clients view matters most. The counsellor offers support, different ways of looking at problems and tools to try between sessions. Work can range from short-term coping strategies to longer conversations about life purpose and change.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. If you are thinking about therapy, he asks you to consider what you want to change and to discuss how he might help.
How evidence-based approaches can work online
Benjamin describes his counselling approach as integrative and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions in ways that suit each person. Person-Centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping the client make their own choices, which can help with confidence, self-esteem and decision-making. Gestalt-influenced exercises encourage awareness of present feelings and body signals, useful for managing panic or strong anxiety. Transactional Analysis offers simple ways to understand communication patterns and recurring relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will discuss options with the client and pick methods together based on needs, goals and what feels comfortable. That collaborative process aims to match ways of working to what the person wants to change or understand.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, save travel time and offer flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. They can also allow quieter check-ins that do not require a camera or a shorter session when needed. Confirm the exact formats offered when you arrange your first appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and self-esteem concerns, among other things such as panic attacks, phobias and money and financial issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, person-centred style that adapts to each persons needs, combining different approaches to find what helps most.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years' experience as a qualified counsellor and previously managed an independent practice and a low-cost counselling service.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK have sessions with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people within the United Kingdom.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.