Tricia Benson

Are you looking for a therapist  who is non-judgmental and welcoming?

I realise that it is difficult to take that first step to seeking support. I would like to reassure you that I will put you at your ease.

I am a qualified and experienced member of the BACP. I provide therapy for those struggling with coming to terms with their emotional challenges. Sometimes clients feel isolated and alone with their difficulties, this is not the case because you can reach out and I will endeavour to understand what is happening  for you from your perspective. You will be the most important person in the room.

We will work together at your pace using both person centred and psychodynamic therapies to explore why you are having challenges in your life now.

Before becoming a therapist I worked in education as a teacher and the Head of Special Needs in schools and colleges of further education. 

I have been a therapist for Wandsworth Bereavement Service (NHS),  Axa Healthcare,  Mindworks (Merton) and Age Concern.

Why would you choose to come therapy?

Maybe because you want to talk about your emotional difficulties such as feeling anxious,  panic attacks, ADHD, neurodiversity, or suffering from low self esteem or depression. I can support you on your journey to feeling better, explore coping strategies and change your perception of yourself.

By talking, you will learn to reframe your difficulties and view them  from a different  perspective. Talking alleviates stress and anxiety. With support, you can explore how to resolve emotional conflicts and lead a more fulfilling life.

I am an integrative therapist and work in two modalities; psychodynamic ( exploring your past) and person centred ( which patterns  you have bought into the present from your past which impact now).

I work from your frame of reference because you are the centre of our work together. You bring into the sessions whatever you want to explore. Together we will work on finding and managing your emotional challenges.

I have my own practice and I provide a safe, non judgmental and confidential space.

There is free parking outside my practice. My practice is located within a short walk for public transport.

During our first session I will carry out an assessment and we will together discuss  your personal goals for therapy.

We will go through the contract to ensure that you are clear on what our responsibilities are to each other. This will give you an opportunity to clarify and ask questions about the process.

We will discuss when our sessions will take place. These be of mutually convenient to both of us.