- Attachment ideas
- Mindfulness practice
- Dream imagery
About Benjamin
Benjamin Isaacs is a BACP registered counsellor with 18 years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting and anger among other concerns. He practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. He also uses client-centred and existential approaches to explore meaning and personal responsibility. Mindfulness and elements of Jungian thought appear in his work, including attention to images, dreams and bodily sensations.
Sessions tend to be conversational and reflective. He listens for patterns that repeat in relationships and life choices. He invites people to notice bodily sensations and simple mindfulness practices during conversations to help manage strong feelings like anger or grief.
Benjamin has experience working in care and support settings alongside his psychotherapy practice. That background informs his approach to people who have complex needs or who care for others. He pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment difficulties and problems with communication and control.
He often brings creative imagination into sessions and may use discussion of dreams or myths to open up new ways of thinking. The aim is practical: to help people describe what is happening to them, try small changes, and see whether those changes reduce stress or conflict. He asks people to consider what they want from therapy when they begin.
Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Benjamin combines attachment-based thinking with client-centred work to help people talk about patterns in relationships and what they need from others. Attachment-based ideas look at how early bonds affect current anger and closeness, while client-centred work focuses on listening and helping the person name their experience.He also uses mindfulness in sessions to help people notice bodily signals and manage intense feelings. Mindfulness involves simple attention to breath, sensations and moment-to-moment experience, which can be useful for anger, anxiety and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss goals, past attempts and what feels most useful, and then test ways of working together. That collaborative decision helps shape whether the work leans more toward exploring meaning, practising mindfulness, or attending to attachment patterns.
Please confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caring duties, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats can suit different practical needs, and the therapist will discuss what will fit into everyday life during the first conversations.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger does he help with?
He works with anger that shows up as losing temper, building resentment, or difficulties living with someone else’s anger. This also includes anger linked to grief, trauma or relationship conflict.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, reflective style that includes noticing bodily sensations and simple mindfulness. He also draws on imagery and narrative to help people rethink recurring patterns.
How long has he practised?
He has 18 years of experience working in psychotherapy and in the care and support sector with vulnerable adults.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.