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Benjamin Isaacs

Benjamin Isaacs, BACP

United Kingdom 18 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships

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  • Attachment-based work
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Narrative and Jungian

About Benjamin

Benjamin Isaacs is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, eating difficulties, parenting strain and LGBT-related concerns.

He uses several approaches rooted in relationship and meaning. His work draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, Jungian and narrative perspectives, plus mindfulness and meditation practices. Sessions often include reflecting on personal stories and noticing bodily sensations.

Benjamin brings elements of archetypal and mythological thinking into dialogue. He may invite discussion of dreams, images and recurring life patterns to help make sense of experiences. This can be useful for people wrestling with identity, emptiness, or recurring relational problems.

He describes the therapeutic encounter as a place for honest, human exchange. In practice that means attentive listening, gentle questioning and helping people map what matters to them now. The focus is on identifying patterns and practical ways to cope with change and distress.

Benjamin’s background includes work in the care and support sector alongside psychotherapy. That experience informs his approach with people who have caregiver stress, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and complex needs such as dissociation or addiction. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not take international clients.

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How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns formed with important people. In online sessions this approach helps identify how early connections shape current stresses, relationship behaviours and coping when people feel abandoned or disconnected.

Client-centred work means the therapist offers attentive listening and follows what the client brings. Practically, this is about reflecting back what matters most and helping clients notice their thoughts and bodily reactions across sessions.

Mindfulness and Jungian-influenced practices bring attention to bodily sensation, imagination and symbols. Mindfulness exercises can be used to steady nerves and manage anxiety, while working with images or dreams can reveal recurring internal themes and emotional material.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and immediate needs, then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as the work unfolds.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and allow regular check-ins without travel. They may also suit people who prefer a shorter or camera-free check-in, but confirm what Benjamin offers when you select the booking route.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues, as well as depression, grief and trauma-related problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a reflective, conversational way that mixes client-centred listening with exploration of life stories, bodily experience and imagination.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of practice experience working in psychotherapy and the care and support sector.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

What do I need to do to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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