Profile / United Kingdom
Charles Bennett, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and client centred
About Charles
Charles Bennett is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He offers straightforward, practical support and works with clients who want clear ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Charles sees the person as expert in their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and on small steps that can make a real difference. He uses conversational techniques that aim to be direct and easy to apply between sessions.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Charles also uses Client-Centred Therapy ideas, which keep the session focused on the client’s priorities and pace. These methods are used to address problems such as addiction, low mood, anxiety and recovery from past trauma.
He pays attention to practical factors like communication habits, impulse control and routines that affect daily functioning. Charles also works with issues related to attachment, abandonment, body image and the strain of caregiving. He helps people spot patterns and try different responses in real life.
Sessions are presented as a collaborative process where the client sets goals and Charles offers structured tools and plain feedback. To begin, people are invited to follow the booking steps that match them to an appropriate session and schedule a first meeting.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits
Charles draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to test small behavioural experiments. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and patterns that keep problems going. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy ideas to keep sessions focused on the client’s priorities, pace and immediate concerns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Charles works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s needs and goals. He checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the focus as sessions progress.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. These practical options can help people sustain regular sessions and practise strategies in day-to-day life without changing other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also focuses on related issues like attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and the behaviours that follow. The aim is to try small, practical changes and review what works.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. He presents a practical, structured approach in sessions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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