Ben Powell, BACP
Experienced UK therapist for identity and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBT and relationship issues
- Online sessions available
About Ben Powell
Ben Powell is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 15 years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, LGBT-related matters, grief, self-esteem and depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, career and life changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also offers support around kink and alternative sex culture, blended family challenges, body image, codependency, communication and control issues, infidelity, hoarding, and caregiving stress.
Ben frames his practice around the belief that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be drawn on to overcome current challenges. He emphasizes courage and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering a collaborative, empowering approach that aims to support clients through change. Ben keeps an open message box for questions about therapy and responds as soon as he can. As part of his ongoing support he sends a weekly message to help clients focus on goals while working alongside them toward progress.
Ben frames his practice around the belief that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be drawn on to overcome current challenges. He emphasizes courage and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering a collaborative, empowering approach that aims to support clients through change. Ben keeps an open message box for questions about therapy and responds as soon as he can. As part of his ongoing support he sends a weekly message to help clients focus on goals while working alongside them toward progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ben Powell have?
Ben Powell has 15 years of professional experience.
Is Ben Powell a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Ben Powell provide therapy?
Ben provides therapy in English.
Where is Ben Powell located?
Ben Powell is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ben Powell as my therapist?
You can work with Ben Powell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ben Powell work with international clients?
Yes, Ben Powell works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ben Powell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience, creating space for clients to be heard and to build on their own strengths. It is well suited to people working through self-esteem concerns, identity questions, life transitions, and relational challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and patterns that maintain unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help with emotional regulation, stress reduction, and improving focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Ben works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals tailor interventions and adapt pace and style as work progresses.
Online therapy brings practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel. These options increase accessibility and allow for ongoing contact, including brief messages or weekly check-ins, to help maintain focus between sessions.