Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about next steps. He writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first session easy to manage. Charles is based in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional practice to his work, holding BACP accreditation. He focuses on eating and food-related issues alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.

His approach starts by listening. He believes each person knows their own story best and looks to build on the strengths a person already has. Conversations are practical and paced to suit the individual. Clients can expect to talk through recent problems and patterns that keep them feeling stuck.

Charles uses client-centred methods to keep the session focused on what matters most to the person sitting in front of him. He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, helping people notice unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to see what changes. Both approaches are offered in a way that connects with everyday life.

Sessions look at specific concerns such as body image, addictions and feelings of isolation, and also at related issues like communication and guilt. Charles helps people consider manageable steps forward and reviews progress together. He aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative process rather than a test.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Charles supports people through that beginning and helps plan ongoing work that fits with their life and goals.

How Charles uses client-centred and CBT approaches online

Charles works with two main approaches that suit online conversations. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, creating space to talk through concerns and decide what to work on together. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link, and uses simple experiments and practical exercises to test different ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charles treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. He checks in about what is helpful and adapts the plan over time so it stays relevant.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as these are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow conversations to happen from wherever a person is already spending time. They can also suit shorter check-ins when energy or time is limited. Talk with him during the first steps to find a rhythm and format that fits daily life.