About Ben

If you're here, there's probably something on your mind: maybe a sense of overwhelm, anxiety, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't quite make sense of. You might not have the words for it yet, and that’s okay. Counselling and hypnotherapy can help you uncover what’s going on beneath the surface, at your pace, and in a way that honours your experience.

My name is Ben, and I’m a hypno-psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply, break free from old habits, and feel more grounded in who they are and not just who they think they should be.

My approach blends hypnotherapy and parts work with person-centred and existential counselling. That means we might use guided imagery and inner exploration alongside open and honest conversation. I’ll meet you wherever you are, whether you prefer practical tools, gentle insight, or simply a space to talk without judgment. Clients often tell me they feel safe, understood, and surprised by what emerges when we slow things down together.

Why I Do This Work

I didn’t set out to become a therapist. I started in engineering, then worked for several years as a secondary school maths teacher. But over time, I found myself drawn more to people’s inner worlds than equations, especially during challenging periods of my own life, including burnout during the pandemic.

Training in hypnosis and psychotherapy through the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (NCHP) gave me tools to understand myself more deeply. Being in therapy myself helped me grow in ways I hadn't expected and I now offer that same space to others. It's not always easy, but it can be powerfully life-changing.