- Integrative approach
- Supports LGBTQ+
- Practical steps
About Toby
Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson is a counsellor who blends practical techniques with a person-centred style. Benjamin has six years of clinical experience and over 1,400 hours of direct client work. They aim to help people untangle repeating patterns in relationships and in their sense of self.
Benjamin works from an integrative approach that draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful patterns, building self-awareness, and trying small changes that can ease daily stress and anxiety. They use straightforward language and practical steps rather than clinical jargon.
Their background includes practice in both Canada and the United Kingdom, which informs how they understand identity and belonging. They have particular experience with issues around gender and sexual identity, and with people who feel out of step with their surroundings.
Benjamin supports adults from varied backgrounds, including people who identify as LGBTQ+, neurodiverse clients, immigrants, and those involved in alternative spiritual or subcultural communities. Typical concerns include intimacy and self-esteem, codependency, communication problems, and body image.
In sessions Benjamin often combines short exercises, reflective conversation, and personalised homework. The aim is to make therapy useful for everyday life - calmer relationships, clearer boundaries, and a stronger sense of self.
Approaches and how online counselling can fit your life
Benjamin works from an integrative base and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make practical changes. One common strand is focused work on relationship patterns - identifying repeated behaviours, testing small changes, and practising new ways of relating to others. This can help with codependency, communication problems, and intimacy concerns. Another strand involves short, goal-focused exercises to reduce anxiety and stress, such as simple behavioural tasks and grounding techniques that you can try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is treated as a team effort. The counsellor will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to the person's goals, needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted as work progresses, so clients help shape what happens in therapy.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit around day-to-day life because it reduces travel time and can be scheduled more flexibly. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep short check-ins, manage appointments around work, or use quieter surroundings when needed. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, can offer these benefits while tailoring the approach to each person's situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, codependency, body image, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Benjamin uses an integrative approach and blends evidence-based techniques with person-centred conversation and practical exercises.
What experience does the counsellor have?
They have six years of practice and more than 1,400 hours of direct client work in both Canada and the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS, and the counsellor practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.