Trish

Trish Benson

Registered Counselor

Verified

“Sometimes the difficulties we experience can leave us wondering, “What is wrong with me?” In my work, I often invite a gentler and more compassionate question: “What has happened to you?” I am a BACP-registered counsellor with over 23 years’ experience of supporting people through difficult, painful and changing times in their lives. I work with adults and couples, offering a warm, relational, and compassionate space where we can begin to make sense of what is happening and explore what may help.”

About Me

Over the years, I have worked with people experiencing many different difficulties, including anxiety, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions and the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. My way of working has been shaped not only by professional training and more than two decades of experience, but by a belief that our difficulties make more sense when they are understood in the context of our lives and relationships. I aim to offer a space where you do not have to arrive with everything worked out. Together, we can become curious about what you are experiencing, the patterns and relationships that may have shaped you, and the stories or beliefs you may have come to hold about yourself. I am based in Long Sutton, in the South Holland area of Lincolnshire, and currently work online with clients locally and throughout the UK.

Approach

My approach is relational and integrative, which means I draw upon different therapeutic ideas while keeping the relationship between us at the heart of our work. Rather than seeing you as a collection of symptoms or problems to be fixed, I am interested in understanding you as a whole person. Together, we may explore your experiences, feelings, relationships, patterns and beliefs, including how earlier experiences may still be influencing the way you experience yourself and others today. Therapy can offer an opportunity to understand ourselves with greater compassion, to recognise patterns that may no longer serve us, and to discover different ways of relating to ourselves and the people around us. I will not tell you how you should live your life. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity and honesty as we explore what feels important to you.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

I work with adults and couples experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. These may include anxiety, stress and overwhelm, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, and the lasting impact of painful or traumatic experiences. I also work with people who may not have a particular difficulty they can easily name, but who feel that something in their life or relationships isn't quite what they would like it to be. Sometimes therapy begins simply with wanting to understand ourselves, our relationships or recurring patterns a little better. In my work with couples, I offer space to explore the patterns that can develop between two people, particularly when each person may feel unheard, misunderstood or disconnected from the other. Rather than looking for who is right or wrong, we can become curious about what is happening between you and what each of you brings to that relationship. I currently offer counselling online, so I can work with clients locally and throughout the UK.

Services Offered:

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma

CPCAB

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 27207

Service Areas

Trish Benson Counselling

Online Only

Spalding

United Kingdom