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Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson, BACP, NCPS

Integrative counsellor for LGBTQ+, anxiety, relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBTQ+ affirmative support
  • Relationship and intimacy

About Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson

Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional practice and more than 1,400 hours of direct client experience. They work with adults aged 18 and over and bring experience from clinical practice in both Canada and the United Kingdom.

Toby follows an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing on multiple techniques to help clients recognise and change dysfunctional patterns in relationships, strengthen the relationship with the self, and address the distress that can come from feeling out of place in one’s environment. Their work spans stress and anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and coaching, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse individuals, self-identified geeks, North American immigrants living in the UK, and people from alternative spiritual backgrounds.

Additional areas of focus include attachment and family of origin issues, body image, codependency, gender dysphoria, and aspects of sexual diversity such as BDSM and kink. Toby holds BACP and NCPS credentials, registrations with professional counselling bodies that reflect recognised practice standards. Their practice emphasises collaboration and practical strategies to support insight, resilience, and forward movement.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson have?

Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson has six years of professional experience, including more than 1,400 hours of direct client work.

Is Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson a registered therapist?

Yes. Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS. These indicate registration with professional counselling bodies. Specific registration details are not provided here.

In which languages does Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson provide therapy?

English

Where is Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson located?

United Kingdom

How can I work with Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson as my therapist?

You can work with Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson work with international clients?

Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson 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.

Integrative approaches delivered online



Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson uses an integrative, evidence-based approach that blends techniques to meet each client's needs. This includes integrative therapeutic work that combines practical coping strategies with reflective exploration to address stress, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns - helping clients develop skills to manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes. They also draw on attachment-informed, relational work to explore patterns within intimate and family relationships and to help clients understand how early relational experiences influence current dynamics. In addition, Toby offers coaching-focused methods aimed at setting goals, improving communication, and building confidence for life transitions and interpersonal challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Toby collaborates with each client to identify which techniques best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adapting methods over time as needs evolve. Registered professionals and therapists often combine methods in this way to provide tailored care.

Online therapy with Toby is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity of care across locations where permitted, and choose the format that works best for the client’s life and needs.

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