Tricia Benson, BACP

Tricia Benson understands that the decision to begin therapy can feel intimidating, and she aims to make that first step more manageable. She focuses on building a trusting relationship where people are heard without judgment and can move at a pace that feels right for them. In her practice she cultivates a calm environment that encourages open conversation and honest reflection.

Tricia is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means she follows an established ethical framework intended to support and protect clients. Her way of working is gentle, respectful and centred on each person’s needs and story.

Alongside her private practice, Tricia has supported clients through several UK organisations including Age Concern, AXA Health, MindWorks and the Wandsworth Bereavement Counselling Service (NHS). Those roles have given her experience working with people from many different backgrounds and facing a wide range of life challenges.

Trained in both person-centred and psychodynamic therapy, she combines present-focused, client-led support with careful exploration of past experiences that may continue to shape current feelings and relationships. Tricia welcomes conversations with anyone considering therapy and invites contact when they feel ready to take that step.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Tricia Benson draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection, trust and intimacy. This approach can be useful for work on relationship challenges, caregiving stress and feelings of isolation. She also practises Client-Centred Therapy, which places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions and uses empathic, non-directive support to help people navigate anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions. These approaches aim to be accessible and tailored to individual needs.

Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. Tricia collaborates with clients to identify which approaches best fit their goals, needs and preferences, and she adapts her way of working as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps shape a therapy plan that feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Tricia is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and access support from licensed professionals and therapists while fitting therapy into everyday life.