Ben Thornhill, BACP

Ben Thornhill is a counsellor who works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and addiction. He also helps people managing neurodivergence, trauma, grief and questions about intimacy and life purpose. Ben uses a straightforward, collaborative style to help clients find clearer ways forward.

He bases his work around Existential Therapy, which looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in everyday life. Sessions focus on what matters to the client now and on small, practical changes they can try between meetings. Conversations are direct but warm, aimed at building confidence and reducing overwhelm.

Ben has six years of professional experience and is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That registration is noted to indicate a professional standing in the UK context. He works in English and sees people based in the United Kingdom.

His approach is collaborative; clients set goals and Ben helps shape a plan to reach them. He pays attention to attachment patterns, family of origin themes, guilt and shame, and issues commonly linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. Work may include looking at relationships, coping strategies and ways to manage addictive behaviours.

To begin, a client completes a short matching questionnaire and then arranges sessions according to the available times. The aim is to make therapy practical and relevant, so people leave with clearer direction and steps they can use between sessions.

Existential approaches and online working

Existential Therapy looks at the big questions people face - meaning, choice and responsibility - and helps connect daily life to deeper values. For someone feeling empty, stuck or unsure about direction, this work helps identify what matters and what small steps to take next.

Ben's approach encourages open conversation about values, relationships and identity. He helps clients clarify goals and tests practical changes together, treating the therapy process as a collaboration rather than a one-way prescription.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will discuss how Existential Therapy fits your needs and may adapt sessions to focus more on coping strategies, relationships, or navigating addiction and neurodivergence. He invites clients to give feedback so the approach can change as goals evolve.

Session logistics and formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage more effectively.