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Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

BACP

Therapist / counsellor in the United Kingdom

A straightforward counsellor for everyday struggles

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  • Experience 3 years
  • Languages English
  • Sessions Online
  • Empathic listening
  • Practical coping tools
  • Work on isolation

About Charles

Charles Bennett welcomes people who are feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed. He writes in a straightforward way and invites clients to begin where they are. He aims to make space for honest conversation about stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief and depression.

Charles is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He believes each person knows their own life best and brings that view into sessions.

In practice he listens first and follows the person’s pace. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the client’s experience and priorities. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of coping.

Clients often talk about feeling isolated, struggling with relationships or dealing with addiction and loss. Charles works with these concerns in plain language, helping people identify small changes that can make daily life easier. He keeps the work practical and grounded.

Therapy sessions start by looking at what matters most to the client. From there he helps set simple goals and checks progress together. He offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and practical tools people can use between sessions.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. It means the counsellor listens carefully and helps people name what matters most. This approach suits people who want a listening space to work through feelings such as loneliness or loss.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that make problems worse. It uses simple experiments and practical exercises to test new ways of coping, which can help with anxiety, low mood and impulses linked to addiction.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods together and adapt the plan based on what helps. That makes therapy a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all course.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer consistent support while people balance work, family and other commitments.

Professional registration

BACP United Kingdom · No. 407399

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Charles help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also addresses related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress and isolation.

What is the general approach to therapy?

The work is client-centred, so sessions begin by following what matters to the person. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative coping strategies.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. His experience includes support for addiction, trauma, grief and depression.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

He is registered with 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 from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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