- Men's wellbeing
- Integrative approach
- BACP registered
About Ben
Ben Lashmore-Davies offers straightforward, practical support for men facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship strain. He welcomes people who feel stuck by painful thoughts, life changes or grief and prefers a calm, collaborative way of working. Ben is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Ben draws on a range of therapeutic ideas rather than a single method. He aims to make sessions interactive so people can try out different ways to understand their feelings. The focus is on helping people build self-compassion and clearer choices, not on labels or diagnoses.
Before qualifying as a counsellor he worked for many years in mental health, homelessness and addiction services. That background informs his practical, down-to-earth approach to problems like substance misuse, family conflict and coping after loss. He brings six years of direct counselling experience alongside longer experience in related services.
In sessions Ben works with each person to find approaches that suit them. He pays attention to what a client wants to change and how they prefer to work. This can mean talking through difficult memories, trying new coping strategies, or looking at relationship patterns and parenting worries.
People who choose Ben often want a supportive space to make steady progress. He aims to help people find calmer daily routines, better ways to manage anxiety and clearer decisions about relationships, work and fatherhood issues.
How Ben uses therapeutic approaches online
Ben describes his work as integrative, which means he mixes different evidence-based techniques to suit each person. One common strand is helping people understand and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns through practical exercises and reflection. This can help with anxiety, panic and low mood by offering concrete ways to test and shift thoughts.Another strand focuses on attachment and relationship patterns, looking at how past bonds shape current connections and intimacy. Talking through these patterns can reduce isolation, improve communication and make relationship choices clearer.
Choosing the right way of working is a shared process. Ben aims to agree on goals and methods together, adapting approaches as therapy progresses so sessions stay relevant to the person's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Ben currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break and remove travel time. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter, simpler setup. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can help decide which format will best support your goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Ben works with a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship or family problems. He also supports people with grief, intimacy issues, anger, ADHD-related concerns and questions about fatherhood.
How would you describe the way he works?
He uses an integrative, interactive style that draws on different therapeutic ideas to fit each person. Sessions focus on self-exploration, building self-compassion and practical steps to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
What is his background in mental health?
Before counselling work he spent many years in mental health, homelessness and addiction services and has six years of counselling experience. That practical experience shapes his straightforward approach.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.