Ben Bronstein

Counselling can be one of the most rewarding but challenging processes you'll undertake, which is why finding someone you feel comfortable and safe with is essential. That's why I recommend a free 20-minute telephone or video consultation before starting sessions. It allows you a chance to get a sense of how it would be during sessions and for me to find out some more about what brings you to counselling. Whatever your experience of the world, weekly therapy sessions can offer an opportunity to reflect and grow. Having someone to truly be with you in moments of difficulty can make an enormous difference. It is my intention to support my clients however they need - whether it's to feel heard for the first time, to help understand yourself or your relationships better, to process painful experiences or come to terms with your past. I am an integrative counsellor which means I am trained in a number of theories and therapies, drawing upon what's most relevant for the client at the time. I work with EMDR - a targeted therapy for traumatic memories, CBT, person-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy and others. I work with individuals and couples. I feel strongly that a holistic approach is required in order to heal and grow, so when relevant I use meditation, breathwork and practical mindfulness tools alongside traditional psychotherapeutic modalities. I only use tools that I have personally benefitted from myself - I practice what I share with my clients, because I know they work. My work has taken me from psychiatric hospitals, NHS community mental health teams, voluntary charity work, colleges and private practice. Alongside therapy I run a small pottery practice and travel.