Ben Weiner MBACP
- Therapy & Counselling
Why are we here?
My name is Ben Weiner. I am a BACP registered therapist in London.
I work to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My goal is to help you uncover your strengths, heal from past wounds, and build fulfilling relationships.
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Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and I approach each client with empathy, respect, and a commitment to understanding your unique sense of self.
I believe that healing happens in the context of a trusting, collaborative relationship.
Whether you’re seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply want to better understand yourself, I’m here to help you find the tools to become your own guide.
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I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to create a therapy that best meets your needs.
Together, we will explore not only your current situation but also how your past experiences and inner world shape your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships.
My work is rooted in an approach that addresses the emotional, cognitive, and bodily aspects of your experience.
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I’m here to support you in navigating life’s complexities, helping you to connect to yourself and others in a meaningful way.
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Who am I?
With hundreds of hours of client experience both in person and online, I bring all my knowledge and experience to my therapeutic practice.
I have worked in private practice and with a charity focused on the impact of domestic and child abuse on families.
These experiences have shaped my approach, which is to meet you where you are and work collaboratively to discover what will support your growth. I don’t come with preconceived notions of what therapy should look like for you — together, we will explore what feels right.
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I am an integrative relational therapist.
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Being integrative means I draw from a variety of approaches to suit your unique needs. I believe therapy should honour all parts of who you are — the practical and rational, the creative and artistic, the intellectual and emotional, as well as the physical and spiritual.
All aspects of yourself are welcome in therapy. I find the greatest benefit comes from exploring parts of yourself and experience that are harder to express in everyday life.
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As a relational therapist, I focus on how your experiences shape the way you relate to others and to the world. This approach can help uncover the underlying forces that influence your life and reveal both what drives you and what holds you back.
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Training & Qualifications
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I trained for five years at two respected UK institutions, starting with a foundation course at the Society of Analytical Psychology (Jungian) and continuing at the Minster Centre, one of Europe’s leading centres for Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling.
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I hold a Diploma in Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), ensuring that I adhere to the highest ethical standards in my practice.
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In addition to my core training, I have pursued further professional development in areas such as family dynamics, race and racism, gender and sexuality, child sexual abuse, complex clinical presentations, the use of medication in therapy, bereavement, eco-anxiety, and time-limited therapy.
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I have several years of experience working in the corporate world, which informs my understanding of the challenges faced by clients navigating work and personal life. I have also worked as a writer and film-maker and make use of these skills to explore the imaginative parts of your inner experience.
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Ensuring Quality Therapy
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While terms like "psychotherapist" and "counsellor" are sometimes used without appropriate qualifications, I am committed to ensuring that my clients receive the highest quality of care. If you are seeking therapy, please ensure that the professional you choose has the necessary qualifications and experience to support your needs.
What's going to happen?
If you’ve never had therapy before, it’s completely normal to feel a little unsure.
The first session is an opportunity for us to see if we’re a good fit for each other. I will ask you what brings you to therapy, and together we’ll explore what’s led you to seek support.
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I’ll also take the time to explain how I work, and we’ll discuss your goals for therapy. If you decide to continue, I will provide a contract outlining the basics of how we’ll work together.
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The therapy I offer is most effective as a weekly, open-ended arrangement, but if you prefer a more time-limited approach, we can certainly discuss that option.
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People who come to my practice often find that I offer the compassion and support needed to meet them exactly where they are.
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Whilst each therapy is unique, here are some more details about how we might work together:
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Building Meaning Through Dialogue
We work together in a collaborative, open conversation to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and past experiences. This allows us to create new insights and meaning around your life story, with the goal of helping you navigate challenges more effectively.
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Your feelings and experiences are valid and important.
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I listen closely and reflect back these feelings and experiences, encouraging deeper exploration of your thoughts and emotions.
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We explore how your present experiences connect to your past, working together to create meaning and understanding, whilst allowing stuck patterns of action and re-action to be re-considered.
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Focusing on the Present Moment
We use techniques designed to help you become more aware of what's happening right now—both in your body and mind. This awareness helps you stay grounded and connected to your feelings in the present moment, and supports a more integrated sense of body and mind.
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We work to bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the here and now.
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We look at how you may compartmentalize or "split" parts of your emotional and embodied experience and work toward integrating those pieces for a greater sense of wholeness.
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Healing Through Processing Trauma
Drawing from trauma-informed practices, we work together to understand and address the protective parts of you that developed in response to past trauma, and how they might impact you today.
The goal is to build a compassionate relationship with these parts and help you feel more stable and empowered in the face of trauma.
I prioritize your safety and use grounding techniques to support you as you process past trauma in a way that feels manageable and supportive. Processing trauma deserves respect and is slow and careful work.
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Exploring Relational Patterns and Unconscious Dynamics
We explore how past relationships—especially with primary caregivers—affect your current relationships and emotional life. Understanding these patterns helps you experience life as it is now rather than as it was then.
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We examine how your past relationships might shape your feelings and behaviours in the present.
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Together, we explore when and how you may project your inner world onto others, helping you gain greater self-awareness and clarity about your relational patterns.
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Using the Body to Unlock Emotions
Sometimes, emotions and memories are held in the body, and it can be helpful to explore and release them physically.
By tuning into your body, we can make deeper connections with your emotional life and release old tension, which can have a debilitating impact on your day to day life.
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Exploring Identity and Social Context
We examine how social identity factors—such as race, gender, and cultural background—shape your experiences and mental health. Together, we address how societal influences may have impacted your sense of self whilst you explore how to navigate external structures.
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Creating a Safe, Ethical Space
Our relationship must be built on trust, transparency, and respect. I make sure to maintain clear boundaries while also being flexible and adaptable to your needs, ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout our work together.
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Building Self-Worth and Healthy Limits
We focus on strengthening your sense of self-worth and helping you set limits that support your emotional well-being.
​Each of these approaches is designed to support your journey of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
By integrating mind, body, emotions, and relationships, we work together to help you reconnect with yourself, heal past wounds, and create healthier patterns for the future.