- Integrative approach
- Practical support
- Work and wellbeing
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. He began in independent practice and set up a low-cost counselling service so cost would not block access. He later qualified as a counsellor and launched a private practice in Somerset, focusing on practical support for everyday struggles.
His style is integrative, which means he mixes complementary approaches to suit each person. That creates a tailored process rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions aim to put the person's experience first and to treat them with compassion and respect.
Benjamin draws on person-centred, Gestalt and transactional analysis influences, and on ideas from existential philosophy. In practice this means listening carefully, helping people notice patterns in their lives, and trying new ways of responding to old problems. He encourages clients to take the lead while offering guidance and different tools to try.
People come to him for stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, as well as depression and coping with life changes. He also works with more specific concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, money worries, panic, phobias and social anxiety.
Sessions aim to feel collaborative and practical. Benjamin will support clients through small shifts or larger changes, helping them set goals and find steps that fit their life and priorities.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Benjamin draws on person-centred and Gestalt influences, and on transactional analysis ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening deeply and following what matters to the client, which can help with low self-esteem and relationship worries. Gestalt-influenced techniques encourage noticing present-moment experience and patterns, useful for anxiety, panic and coping with life changes. Transactional analysis offers simple ways to map interactions and communication habits, which can help with control issues and conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods and decide together which feels most useful. The client’s goals, preferences and everyday constraints guide that choice so therapy can be practical and personalised.
If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people take part from different locations, which can help sustain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Benjamin help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem problems, and with depression and life changes. He also works with issues like panic attacks, phobias, caregiver stress and money worries.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach that blends complementary methods to suit each person. Sessions focus on listening, exploring patterns and trying practical ways to change.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years' experience as a practising counsellor and earlier worked setting up low-cost counselling provision. He later qualified and established a private practice in Somerset.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom, operating from a private practice established in Somerset.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.