Ben Macqueen

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS22-04443

Location: Westmimster

I specialise in working with gay and bisexual men who maybe struggling with anxiety, alcohol and drugs, depression, sexuality, shame, relationships, or a sense of feeling "stuck" or "overwhelmed".

I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. This means that I use a range of different approaches when working with clients. This enables me to tailor your therapy around you and your individual needs, rather than applying a one size fits all approach.

Therapy is collaborative process where we work together. So developing a strong "therapeutic relationship" (the relationship between me, your therapist, and you, the client), is at the core of our work. To help facilitate this I will provide an environment which is:

- Confidential
- Safe
- Non-judgemental

This will help us explore and unpack your world together and see what emerges. Through this process there is the opportunity to develop and promote:

- Awareness around behaviours and choices
- Individual autonomy
- Change and personal growth

Clients choose to work with me for a variety of reasons. Due to my own background I see a diverse range of people. What they all have in common is a desire for something to change. This is where I can help.

Visit my website www.benedicts.org to find out more about me, my approach, and my passion for helping gay and bisexual men within the LGBTQ+ community in London.

I'm also the founder of www.GayMensCounselling.co.uk which is a specialist service helping gay and bisexual men in London with the mental health and well-being.

I'm able to offer therapy:

- In-person: Westminster (5 minute walk from London Victoria station).
- Online: Via Zoom.
- Hybrid: A combination of both In-person and online.

Taking that first step to get help can feel daunting and may bring up a host of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. I understand.

To make it easier, I offer a Free 15 minute Introductory Call. Take the first step now.

- Call: 07951 823356
- Email: info@benedicts.org

• Qualifications & Experience

  Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
  Psychotherapy and Counselling (Level 7)
  Regents University, London.
  
  
  Foundation Certificate
  Psychotherapy and Counselling
  Regents University, London.
  
  
  Foundation Certificate
  Transactional Analysis Theory.
  
  
  TA 101 Introductory Course
  Transactional Analysis.
• What I can help with

  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Ageing and related issues
  • AIDS / HIV
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Cancer
  • Carers
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Driving tests
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Exams
  • Family
  • Financial difficulties
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Immune system support
  • Job interviews
  • Mindfulness
  • Neurodiversity
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Sleep
  • Spirituality
  • Sporting performance
  • Start exercising
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Violence / Victim support
• Languages Spoken

  • English