Keith Bennett, BACP

Keith Bennett is a counsellor who helps people talk through worries about relationships, family life, work and self-worth. He draws on his BACP registration and five years of experience to offer straightforward, practical support. Keith writes plainly and listens carefully to understand each person's situation before agreeing next steps. He moved into counselling after a different career and has developed skills helping people with anxiety, depression, motivation and identity questions. He has particular experience supporting those in mid to late adulthood. Sessions focus on exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours so clients can better understand what matters to them. Keith offers talking therapy that is tailored to each person. The relationship in sessions is central - he aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can be honest. Together they look at what has been helpful and what might need to change. Work in therapy can include making sense of painful events, learning new ways to cope with stress, and setting practical steps for everyday life. Topics he addresses include grief, parenting strain, anger, trauma and abuse, money worries and caregiver stress. If someone chooses to work with him, the early sessions focus on what the person wants to achieve. From there they agree a way forward and review progress as therapy continues.

How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy

Keith describes his work as evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people understand thoughts, feelings and patterns. One common approach is talking therapy that helps identify unhelpful habits and builds alternative ways of coping; this can be useful for stress, anxiety and low mood. Another helpful method looks at attachment and relationship patterns to understand how past experiences shape current connections and responses to conflict. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to agree what to focus on and to try out ways of working that feel most helpful. Check the available session options before booking to confirm how Keith currently meets clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work from a quieter spot at home or take a session during a work break, depending on what suits their routine.