Benjamin ('Beni') Fleischer, BACP

Benjamin ('Beni') Fleischer helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. He supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, anger and trauma. He also works with people managing bipolar symptoms and complex issues like abandonment, codependency and infidelity. Benjamin speaks English, Hebrew and Yiddish and practises from the United Kingdom.

Benjamin uses a clear, conversational style in sessions. He invites people to talk about what they notice in their daily life and what feels hidden beneath the surface. He aims to help clients name difficult feelings, see recurring patterns and make small changes that add up over time.

His approach combines person-focused listening with attention to deeper life history and practical, goal-oriented ideas. In practice that means listening without judgement, noticing repeated ways of relating, and trying out realistic steps to cope better. Sessions are paced to each person and shaped by what they want to work on.

Benjamin has six years' experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has worked with people from many backgrounds, including in NHS settings. His background also includes study of humanistic counselling and spiritual self-awareness from a Jewish Orthodox Torah perspective.

People who choose to work with him often want to understand why they feel stuck and find ways forward. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and supports each person to move at their own pace. Practical coping tools are offered alongside deeper reflection to help change feel manageable.

How his approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects what he hears so people can better understand their feelings and choices. This approach helps with low self-esteem, relationship concerns and general anxiety by building self-awareness and confidence.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and at how past experiences influence current reactions. It can help when people feel stuck, overwhelmed by old habits, or unsure why they respond a certain way in relationships. The work often involves gentle exploration of history and recurring emotional themes.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He will work collaboratively to decide which way of working fits best with a person's goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on immediate coping steps for a while, or spending time understanding deeper emotional patterns, and this can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be useful when internet is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility so people can choose the format that works best for them.