Ben
Counsellor, MBACP
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You may appear capable and in control on the outside, yet inside feel anxious, uncertain, or disconnected from your own voice. You might overthink conversations, struggle to set boundaries, or notice yourself repeating painful relationship patterns without fully understanding why.
Many of the people I work with learned early that being needed, accommodating, or self-reliant was safer than expressing their own needs. Together, we explore these patterns not as flaws to fix, but as intelligent ways you adapted in order to survive and belong. As we begin to understand where they come from, new choices and ways of relating emerge.
My approach is psychodynamic. This means we look at how early experiences and unconscious patterns shape your present life, relationships, and sense of self. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we aim for deeper understanding and lasting change. This can help you feel more confident, assertive, and connected to who you are.
I offer a steady, reflective, and inclusive space where you can speak openly and at your own pace. I welcome clients of all genders, sexualities, and neurotypes, including LGBTQ+ clients. You don’t need to know exactly what you want from therapy—curiosity is enough. If you’d like to explore whether we might work well together, please get in touch.
Call or Email Ben Morley now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01263 808961
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £55
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, CashQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Ben Morley
- In Practice for 4 years
- Psychodynamic counselling, Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling, Graduated 2025
- Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Registered Member
- Degree/Diploma from King's College London in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc) Nutrition / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Food or body issues
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Work
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Psychodynamic
Location
Additional Location
Hook's Lane
Newent GL18
01263 808961