Ben Warden

• CBT
• Mindfulness
• Trauma focused work

About Ben

Ben Warden helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, ADHD and addictions by working on values, thinking patterns and how these link to behaviour. He uses practical conversation and reflective exercises to help people set clear, manageable objectives that fit with what matters to them. Ben is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years' experience.

Ben focuses on how anxious and low moods interact with the way someone relates to others and to themselves. He looks for connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour so clients can reduce unhelpful cycles. Sessions often include practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness to help regulate mood and behaviour.

He also works with issues arising from trauma and abuse, and uses trauma-focused approaches to address their effects on daily life. Existential ideas are used to discuss meaning, purpose and difficult life choices in straightforward terms rather than jargon.

Ben pays attention to practical problems such as sleeping, eating, substance use and compulsive behaviours. He offers ways to break patterns and build new routines that support recovery and clearer decision-making.

People bring a wide range of concerns including grief, anger, intimacy and issues around self-esteem and identity. Ben aims to help clients notice what matters to them, set realistic next steps and develop skills to cope with life changes and challenges.

How his approaches translate to online work

Ben uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. CBT is practical and suited to tackling anxiety, low mood, compulsive behaviours and sleep problems.

He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support mood regulation. Mindfulness can be used alongside CBT tasks to steady everyday feelings.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past harm affects current life. This approach looks at how traumatic events shape reactions and aims to reduce their ongoing impact in day-to-day routines.

Finding the best approach is part of early sessions. He works collaboratively to agree which methods fit the person's goals, needs and preferences, and can adapt the focus as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please check which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical benefits to help maintain regular contact and steady progress.

Topics Ben lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Ben

Does he work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. He lists anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks among his core concerns and uses approaches like CBT and mindfulness to address them.

What kind of counselling style does he use?

He combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, existential discussion and mindfulness techniques, with trauma-focused methods where relevant.

How long has he been practising?

He has seven years' experience working in counselling and related mental health areas.

Is he a registered counsellor in the UK?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.