- Stress and anxiety support
- Intimacy and self-esteem
- Integrative practical approach
About Toby
Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson is a counsellor who focuses on evidence-based approaches to help people through stress, anxiety and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Benjamin brings six years of practice and over 1,400 hours of direct client work to each session. He works with adults aged 18 and over and has practised in both Canada and the United Kingdom.
Benjamin takes an integrative approach, combining different techniques to suit each person. He aims to help people spot unhelpful patterns in relationships and in how they relate to themselves. He also supports people who feel out of place in their environment or community.
His specialist interests include LGBT concerns, neurodiversity, immigrants (particularly North Americans living in the UK), and people involved in alternative spiritualities. He also works with issues such as body image, codependency, attachment concerns and sexual diversity including BDSM and kink topics.
Benjamin is registered with BACP and NCPS. He uses practical conversations and reflective exercises in sessions to help clients set and work toward achievable goals. People often come for a mix of short-term coaching and longer therapeutic work.
Sessions are conducted in English from the United Kingdom. For anyone wanting to start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability via the Start Therapy button.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Benjamin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and an integrative style. One approach focuses on helping people identify and change unhelpful patterns in relationships and self-talk, using structured conversation and practical exercises to shift responses. Another approach emphasises exploring identity and belonging, which can help with LGBT issues, gender dysphoria and feelings of not fitting in by working through values, roles and coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences. He adjusts methods as the relationship develops and as practical needs change, so the style of sessions can evolve over time.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work from a quieter place and choose whether to use video or audio depending on what suits them best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Benjamin works with stress, anxiety, intimacy issues and low self-esteem. He also supports people with LGBT concerns, body image, codependency and a range of relationship and identity questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach that mixes evidence-based techniques. Sessions tend to combine practical conversations with reflective exercises tailored to the person's needs.
What experience does he have?
Benjamin has six years of counselling experience and over 1,400 hours of direct client work, with practice in both Canada and the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 a session according to his availability.