Ben Thornhill

Ben Thornhill is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness. He also supports those wrestling with relationship problems, low self-esteem, addiction concerns and questions about life purpose. He uses an open, non-judgemental manner to help people talk through what matters to them and start making small changes.

Ben draws on six years of clinical experience and works from an Existential Therapy perspective. That means conversations focus on values, meaning and responsibility rather than quick fixes. Sessions aim to help people reconnect with what matters and to build confidence in day-to-day choices.

In practice he keeps things straightforward. He listens, reflects what he hears, and asks questions that help people see options more clearly. Together clients and Ben identify practical steps to try between sessions so progress feels tangible.

Ben welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and pays attention to how life stories, family history and identity shape current struggles. He is used to helping people cope with grief, attachment issues, autism and themes of emptiness or shame.

To start, people use the site’s matching process to find him and then arrange sessions according to his schedule. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.

Existential approaches and online working

Ben uses Existential Therapy, which focuses on questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. Conversations often look at values, what gives life purpose and how someone wants to live, which can help with depression, emptiness and life transitions.

He also brings a practical orientation to his Existential work by helping people turn insights into everyday actions. That might mean trying small behavioural experiments, practising clearer communication in relationships, or setting short tasks to build confidence between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Ben works together with clients to explore which ideas fit their aims and preferences and adjusts the way sessions are run as understanding grows. This collaborative stance helps tailor work to what matters most to the person in front of him.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow sessions from a chosen location. Different ways of meeting can also suit different needs - for example a shorter audio check-in can be useful on busy days, while a longer conversation with video may suit deeper exploration.