Ben Thornhill, BACP

Ben Thornhill helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, ADHD and major life changes. Ben uses straightforward language and a calm manner to make difficult conversations easier to begin.

Ben trained as a counsellor and holds BACP, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has six years of practice experience in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered online using several formats so people can choose what feels most practical for them.

His approach is grounded in Existential Therapy. That means he focuses on personal meaning, choices and values rather than only on symptoms. Ben will encourage reflection about what matters to each person and help identify steps that fit daily life.

In sessions he combines listening with clear, practical suggestions. Conversations cover current difficulties, past patterns and ways to try new responses. He aims to help people build confidence, reconnect with their priorities and manage distress more effectively.

Ben is comfortable addressing issues such as attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and men’s issues. The work tends to be collaborative and paced to the individual’s needs.

Existential approaches and online counselling

Existential Therapy looks at what gives life meaning and how personal choices shape wellbeing. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty, overwhelmed by change or unsure about their purpose and values.

In practice Ben uses conversational, reflective work to identify what matters most to each person and what small changes could help. Sessions explore present difficulties alongside the wider questions that affect mood, motivation and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to goals and preferences, and adapt the focus over time so the method fits the person rather than the other way round.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper weekly sessions, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.