Counsellor profile
Ben Lashmore-Davies, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 6 years of experience
Integrative counsellor for stress and addiction issues
Continue with BenAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (385985)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Ben supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family and relationships
About Ben
BACP registered. Six years of experience as a practising counsellor, plus earlier work in mental health, homelessness and addiction services. Ben Lashmore-Davies works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, self-esteem, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, career worries, life changes and ADHD. He describes himself as an integrative counsellor who adapts methods to each person.
Ben trained at Leeds Beckett University and has a background that includes more than a decade in related services. He says he uses an interactive style that invites self-exploration and encourages self-compassion. Sessions are presented as conversational and practical rather than academic.
In practice he aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and recurring thoughts. He supports clients who are dealing with addictions, family problems, grief or relationship difficulties. He also lists focused concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, money worries, panic attacks and paranoia.
Ben emphasises collaboration when deciding how to work together. He draws on different ideas and methods and matches these to what each client prefers and needs. The work may include talking, reflection and practical steps to cope with everyday stresses.
He practises in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients. Booking uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies by location.
How Ben applies therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Ben describes his practice as integrative, which means he draws on a small number of evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. One common approach he uses is cognitive-based work that helps people identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, and learn practical ways to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Another is skills-based coping work that focuses on developing strategies for managing cravings, regulating anger, improving sleep and handling life changes. Finding the right way to work tends to be collaborative. He will discuss different methods with each client and together they decide what feels most useful. That shared planning includes reviewing progress and changing the approach when something is not helping. Practical benefits of online counselling include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work, caring duties or other daily commitments. Online sessions can also reduce travel time and make regular check-ins more feasible. The exact session formats are not specified in his biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals generally aim to match the format to what will best fit a client's needs and circumstances.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family problems, low self-esteem, depression, relationships, trauma, grief and related concerns.
What is his counselling style?
He describes an integrative, interactive style that encourages self-exploration and self-compassion while using different methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a practising counsellor and additional years working in mental health, homelessness and addiction services.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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