About Ben
I am Ben, a CNHC-registered clinical hypno-psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Verwood, Dorset, also working online across the UK.
I have a particular interest in shame, self-criticism, emotional reactivity, low self-worth and helping work with the feeling that there is something fundamentally wrong with you.
None of this is abstract or vague to me. I know, both professionally and personally, how old experiences can leave a person carrying beliefs such as “I’m broken,” “I’m not enough,” or “I’m unlovable.” I also know that these patterns CAN shift and change when they are met safely with the right kind of help even when they don’t feel like budging.
My work is collaborative and paced by you. I draw on counselling, hypnotherapy, trauma-informed practice, parts-informed work, imagery and proper ways of working with distressing memories.
I am currently completing advanced UKCP-accredited hypno-psychotherapy training and have completed around 350 supervised client hours. I am in the final stages of my pathway toward UKCP accreditation, including dissertation and clinical paperwork. My work is closely supervised by an experienced UKCP-accredited psychotherapist.
Who I Work With
I work with adults (18+) who are navigating issues such as:
Anxiety and racing thoughts
Low self-worth or identity struggles
Feeling stuck or emotionally blocked
Difficult childhoods or unresolved past experiences
Grief, burnout, or life transitions
A general sense of "something’s not quite right"
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve tried it before and want something deeper or more tailored, we can work together to find what suits you.
Qualifications & Ongoing Training
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council - Membership CNHC08367
Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (NCHP, August 2023)
Diploma in Hypno-psychotherapeutic Counselling (NCHP, June 2025)
Trainee Hypno-Psychotherapist (UKCP pathway, NCHP, ongoing)
350+ supervised client hours delivered
Fully insured and in regular clinical supervision
Additional Training & CPD:
Working Successfully with Parts with David Corr (NCHP)
Working Safely, Effectively and Confidently with Trauma with David Corr (NCHP)
Holistic Trauma Online Course - Trauma-Informed Practice (The Weekend University)
Working Therapeutically Online (NCHP)
Frank Anderson’s Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Programme (PESI)
What Next?
If any of this resonates with you, you're welcome to get in touch for a free 20-minute discovery call.
There’s no expectation to say things perfectly, just come as you are.