Tuesday Benfield, BACP

Tuesday Benfield is a counsellor who aims to make people feel heard and understood. She presents as down to earth and friendly, and she offers a calm space to talk about difficult experiences. Her approach is practical and straightforward, so conversations focus on what matters to the client and on small steps that can help day to day.

She draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to suit each person. That includes person-centred work that puts the client-therapist relationship at the centre, cognitive behavioural tools for tackling unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and attachment-based thinking also inform her practice when relevant.

Tuesday has worked in NHS therapeutic services and in community roles supporting people affected by domestic violence, rape, addiction and bereavement. She holds a BACP-accredited diploma in integrative therapeutic counselling and continues professional development through workshops and seminars. Her background includes family liaison and emotional support work which has shaped her practical, people-focused style.

In sessions she prioritises an open, non-judgemental stance. She balances listening with offering practical strategies and coping tools. Therapy may be short term or longer term depending on the client’s needs and goals.

She lists a wide range of areas she can help with, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, addiction and relationship concerns. Clients are invited to start by describing what they want to change, and then to work together on realistic steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and issues where avoidance keeps problems going. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at current thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns formed in close relationships and how they show up now, which can help with intimacy issues, trust and communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different ways of working to see what fits. Together you will agree which methods to use and adjust them as needed as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also allows people who live further away to work with a therapist based in the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt CBT exercises, ACT reflections and attachment work to suit conversations held remotely.