Ben Warden, BACP

Ben Warden uses a practical blend of talking therapies to help people untangle stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. He is a BACP counsellor with seven years' experience working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, trauma, grief and ADHD. Ben aims to help people spot what matters to them and set clear, manageable goals that make day-to-day life feel steadier.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. He also uses Existential ideas to help people clarify values and meaning when life feels confusing or stuck. Mindfulness practices are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Ben pays attention to how people's relationships with others, with things and with themselves influence mood and behaviour. He helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and then works on small, practical changes that fit each person's life. Sessions are straightforward and down to earth, focusing on what someone can try between meetings.

He has additional experience supporting people with addictions, compulsive behaviours, anger and intimacy-related worries. Ben also works with issues around attachment, communication and major life changes such as separation or career shifts. His approach is collaborative; he listens, offers clear ideas and adapts methods to fit each person's goals.

Ben accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what suits them best. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to his availability.

How Ben's approaches work online

Ben blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to give practical tools and present-moment skills. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben talks with each person about their goals, preferences and life context and then suggests methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adaptations are made as progress is reviewed together.

Online therapy offers flexibility that fits modern life. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion when more depth is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, or people who like writing between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments while keeping a consistent therapeutic process.