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- Integrative methods
- Person-centred work
- Gestalt and TA
About Benjamin
Benjamin Raffles, NCPS, has eight years of practice as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and he does not currently take international clients.
Raffles uses an integrative approach. That means he draws on different methods to suit the person in front of him. He references person-centred work, Gestalt and transactional analysis, and also brings ideas from existential philosophy into sessions.
In practice this looks like straightforward conversations about what is troubling someone now. He helps people name patterns, try new ways of communicating, and reflect on choices that matter to them. Raffles pays attention to feelings and to how people act in day-to-day life, not only what they say about themselves.
He also supports people with specific concerns such as abandonment issues, caregiver stress, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, money worries, guilt and shame, and coping after disasters. Work can focus on short-term coping or deeper, longer-term change depending on the person’s goals.
Raffles set up a low-cost counselling service earlier in his career and later ran a private practice in Somerset. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Raffles often blends a few evidence-based techniques so that sessions match each person's needs. Person-centred work focuses on listening and helping the client identify their own priorities; it suits people who want a reflective, client-led space. Gestalt techniques pay attention to present-moment experience and patterns in behaviour, which can help with relationship issues and anxiety. Transactional analysis looks at communication and role patterns, useful for improving interaction and understanding control dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with clients to decide which methods feel most helpful given their goals and circumstances. That collaborative selection can change over time as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify online formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that suit a tight schedule. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to maintain continuity of care when meeting in person is difficult.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, phobias, caregiver stress and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises an integrative style drawing on person-centred, Gestalt and transactional analysis approaches. He adapts methods to fit what each client needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a practising counsellor. Earlier in his career he managed a low-cost counselling service and ran a private practice in Somerset.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the credential NCPS and works in the United Kingdom. No further registration details are provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. No fixed fee schedule is supplied.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.