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Ben Warden, BACP

Ben Warden is a BACP counsellor who uses trauma-informed and practical approaches to help people untangle anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship pain.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Ben

Ben Warden is a BACP counsellor who uses trauma-informed and practical approaches to help people untangle anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship pain. He writes plainly and works to help people identify their own values. His aim is to reduce inner conflict by setting clear, meaningful goals that feel relevant to everyday life.

Ben focuses on the links between anxious and depressive patterns and the ways people relate to others, to things and to themselves.

Background and approach

He helps people spot the thoughts and habits that keep them stuck, and then finds small changes that make daily life steadier. That work often touches on trauma and past hurts, and he draws on trauma-focused approaches where helpful. He brings seven years of practice to conversations about addiction, grief, intimacy issues and self-esteem.

He also supports people with sleep and eating difficulties, anger, OCD-related problems and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. Ben aims to translate complex experiences into simple, manageable steps. Ben combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with existential questions about meaning, and mindfulness skills to manage distress in the moment.

Sessions are conversational and practical; he helps people test out new ways of thinking and acting between meetings. The focus is on what matters to each person and what works in their life. Ben works with adults across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick the format that fits their routine and needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380262	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Ben names

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How Trauma-Focused and CBT Work Online

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how past hurts shape current reactions. Online sessions use careful pacing and grounding skills to help people process distressing memories without becoming overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then choose or combine approaches together. That shared planning helps make sessions feel purposeful and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexibility across formats. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can fit succinct check-ins or people with limited bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for shorter reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or caring responsibilities while still accessing registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Ben commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues. He also helps with grief, sleep and eating problems, anger and self-esteem.

What therapeutic style does he use?

His approach combines Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness. He also brings existential ideas about meaning and values into sessions.

How much experience does he have?

Ben has seven years of professional experience working in counselling and therapy settings.

What credentials and region apply?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Ben offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.