About Benjamin
Benjamin Isaacs is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strains and LGBT-related concerns. He works with grief, trauma, eating issues, parenting and career change. Benjamin brings a calm, compassionate presence and a focus on understanding the whole person.
Benjamin has 18 years of experience and is a BACP member. He has also worked in the care and support sector supporting vulnerable adults with a range of needs.
Background and approach
That background informs a practical, down-to-earth way of working. His approach blends attachment-based thinking with client-centred listening and mindfulness practice. He draws on Jungian and existential ideas too, inviting imagination, dreams and personal stories into therapy.
Sessions often explore how past relationships shape present feelings. Treatment focuses on helping people notice bodily sensations, recognise recurring patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Benjamin uses simple mindfulness and reflective exercises when helpful.
The work aims to bring greater self-understanding and relief from overwhelming emotions. People who meet him can expect a steady, respectful tone and space to speak openly. He aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about and to help people find small changes that improve everyday life.
To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule sessions according to his availability.
What Benjamin works with
Everything Benjamin lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Benjamin is listed here; the rest shows what else Benjamin works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Approaches Benjamin lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Benjamin's approaches translate to online therapy
Benjamin draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people who feel stuck in repeating ways of relating to others or who struggle with trust and closeness.He also uses client-centred therapy, which centres on listening and reflecting what matters to the person in front of him. That style supports people who need a steady, empathic space to talk things through.
Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help with overwhelming emotions and stress. Simple breath awareness and grounding exercises can make intense feelings easier to manage between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This collaborative process can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about practical arrangements when you schedule so sessions match everyday life and commitments.
Questions people ask about Benjamin
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and LGBT concerns, among other issues such as grief, trauma and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is calm and compassionate, combining client-centred listening with imaginative, narrative work and simple mindfulness exercises to help people feel steadier.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of practice experience and has also worked in the care and support sector supporting vulnerable adults with various needs.
What professional credentials does he hold and where does he practise?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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