- Attachment-informed
- Mindfulness approach
- Explores inner stories
About Benjamin
Benjamin Isaacs is a counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem and mood difficulties. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, eating concerns and major life changes. Benjamin brings a calm, humane presence to sessions and aims to make talking about hard things feel more manageable.
He works in a way that honours personal stories and inner life. His approach draws on attachment ideas, client-centred listening, Jungian thought about symbols and archetypes, and mindfulness. This means conversations may include looking at patterns from childhood, noticing bodily sensations, reflecting on recurring images or dreams, and practising simple attention skills.
Benjamin trained and practises with professional registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has around 18 years of experience in therapeutic roles and paid care work supporting adults with a range of needs. That background informs a practical, grounded style rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. He invites curiosity about life choices, attachment patterns and recurring emotional themes. Work can include exploring family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, identity questions including LGBT matters, and problems linked to substance use or compulsive behaviours.
He describes the therapy relationship as a compassionate meeting where imagination and everyday experience meet. People interested in starting are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and arrange times that suit them.
How his approaches translate to online work
Benjamin draws on attachment-informed thinking and client-centred care to shape conversations that feel steady and responsive. Attachment-based ideas help identify repeating relationship patterns and safety needs, while client-centred listening focuses on understanding the person from their own point of view. These approaches suit issues like anxiety, relationship strain and attachment difficulties.He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice bodily sensations and emotional shifts. Mindfulness exercises are brief and practical, and can support coping with stress, cravings or overwhelming moods. Together these methods offer routes into both feeling understood and learning small skills to manage day-to-day difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and will adapt methods as the relationship unfolds. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking as the profile does not list session types. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work through emotional themes while using mindfulness practices or reflective conversation from wherever they are able to join.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Benjamin help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties. He also works with grief, trauma, parenting strain and identity concerns including LGBT issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and compassionate, focusing on personal stories and patterns. He uses listening, reflection and gentle curiosity rather than directive instruction.
What is his background and experience?
He has around 18 years of practice experience and has also worked in care and support roles for vulnerable adults. His work is informed by study of archetypal psychology and mindfulness.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP member, which is recorded as BACP in his profile. He works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at present.
How are fees and payment managed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.