Benjamin Symes

Availability

I work weekdays from 9.15-4.30

About me and my therapy practice

I work in a humanistic way, drawing from experiential and existential modes. As such I try to integrate a range of experience into my work. I am curious and open to continual learning in my work. 

I've been valued as offering a good balance between a highly supportive and a usefully challenging style! 

I was previously a Programme Manager of an established and successful Counselling Diploma and as such, have a lot of experience and enthusiasm in working with trainee counsellors.

Practice description

I offer face to face and online sessions.

I work from a garden room just outside of Helston. On a clear day there is a beautiful view.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Existential, Gestalt, Integrative, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited

Availability

I currently have availability for taking on new clients.

My working hours are weekdays between 9.15am and 4.30pm.

About me and my therapy practice

Hello I'm Ben.

There are many reasons why people look for counselling. I aim to work together to find out what's best for you.

I have over 10 years experience working with a range of people in a variety of ways. 

Sometimes people need an open space to talk, sometimes a little more guidance. Sometimes people need more care and support, sometimes more direct invitations to explore. We will try to find the right balance together.

I think it's important to feel safe, to be really listened to, to be believed in and accepted. That's what I'm here for. Facing things in our lives can often be hard and I will do my best to make that easier.

Practice description

I work from a confidential garden room just outside of Helston. On a clear day there's a beautiful view. 

I also offer video sessions over a secure platform. 

My first session

I'm happy to have a friendly brief chat over the phone at mutual convenience to work out if we might work well together. Or to do that via email / text if that feels better.

On our first session I may ask some questions and take some details to help us start our work together. There will be no obligation to have a set number of sessions, we can just see how it goes. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, EAP, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited