Tobias Benedetto, BACP

Tobias Benedetto works with people struggling with addiction and helps them find steadier footing. He offers practical support aimed at reducing harmful behaviours and building routines that feel manageable.

Tobias creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what led to their difficulties. He listens for the triggers and patterns that make change hard, then helps clients try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than sudden perfection.

He pays particular attention to times of transition, such as leaving treatment or starting to re-engage with daily life. These moments can be risky and hopeful at the same time, so Tobias works on relapse prevention and planning for likely challenges.

Tobias uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside practical problem solving. He supports clients to strengthen relationships, rebuild routines, and find healthier outlets that give life meaning. Progress is framed as a series of steps, each one worth recognising.

Alongside professional training, Tobias draws on his own lived experience to inform his work. He aims to help people recover a sense of self-worth and hope while they build a life that feels more balanced.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Two evidence-based techniques often used here are motivational approaches and relapse prevention. Motivational approaches help people clarify what they want to change and build the drive to take the first steps. Relapse prevention focuses on spotting triggers, planning for risky moments, and rehearsing new responses to old patterns.

Another helpful method is practical skills coaching, which breaks goals into small tasks and teaches new routines for coping. This helps when someone wants concrete, everyday changes like handling cravings or rebuilding a daily schedule.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life situation. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online therapy offers flexibility that fits busy or changing lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier between commitments. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, day-to-day support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care while working around appointments and travel.