Benjamin Michael
Helping people reduce stress and rebuild confidence
About Benjamin
Benjamin Michael is a counsellor registered with the HCPC and has eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. He focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or career pressure. Benjamin aims to make the first step feel less daunting and to offer steady support through change.
Benjamin creates a calm space where clients can talk about what matters to them. He listens without judgment and helps people sort through upsetting thoughts and unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at improving day-to-day coping. He often works with concerns around relationships, self-esteem and motivation. He also supports people dealing with mood disorders, guilt or shame, and issues around attachment and forgiveness.
Benjamin takes a problem-focused approach, helping clients set clear, realistic goals. Sessions cover practical skills for stress management, clearer communication, and rebuilding confidence. He pays attention to workplace strain and career decisions when these affect wellbeing.
The focus is on small, manageable steps that add up to change. Benjamin offers a collaborative pace, adapting to each person’s needs and preferences. He speaks English and provides appointments through several online formats.
If someone decides to begin, he supports them through the initial steps and the early stages of therapy.
What Benjamin works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches that guide online sessions
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote work. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and behaviour change to manage anxiety and stress; it involves learning simple daily strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve mood. Another approach centres on building clearer communication and addressing attachment concerns; this helps when past patterns affect current relationships and self-esteem. These techniques are taught in plain language and practised together during sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process and is decided collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan can be adjusted as therapy continues.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversations and practical exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit those who prefer written conversation or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments while keeping a steady therapy rhythm.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 8 years
- Registered with
- HCPC
- Languages
- English
