Benjamin Bookless, BACP

Benjamin Bookless is a counsellor who aims to make the first steps into therapy feel less daunting. He draws on six years of experience across charity, employee assistance programme, GP, church and college settings to offer practical support for common life problems.

His approach starts by listening to what matters to the person in front of him. He uses client-centred work to help people talk through thoughts and feelings and come to new understanding. He also offers solution-focused sessions for shorter-term goals and immediate coping strategies.

Benjamin has completed a trauma skills qualification and is developing a deeper awareness of how traumatic experiences can affect both mind and body. This shapes how he approaches anxiety, post-traumatic stress and related concerns.

Typical issues he helps with include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, workplace difficulties, addictions and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame and the process of forgiveness.

Sessions are offered in English and he works with clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. His professional standing is listed with the BACP, which appears with his name as a credential. He aims to help people find clear, practical steps to feel better and manage day-to-day life.

How Benjamin's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's pace, helping them make sense of feelings and find their own answers. This suits worries like low mood, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship strains.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps that can ease daily stress. Sessions focus on goals, noticing what works and building simple strategies to reduce worry and improve functioning in everyday life.

Benjamin treats finding the right approach as a joint process. He will discuss options with each client, try different ways of working and adjust according to the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps shape a plan that fits the client's needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for people who prefer to write or want brief, frequent contact between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel, family commitments and different time zones while working with registered or accredited professionals.