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About Gabriel
Gabriel (Gabor) Bene welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or major life transitions. He offers a calm, straightforward way of working and aims to help people feel more able to cope and make steady changes. Gabriel is identified with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
He draws on a mix of practical talking therapies to suit each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping techniques, and understanding patterns that keep problems going. Gabriel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-informed ways of working to help people understand thoughts, emotions and relationships.
Gabriel has six years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy work and a background in psychology. That experience underpins a pace that matches each person’s needs, whether someone needs short-term support or longer exploration. He says he values empathy, honesty and a collaborative tone in sessions.
People who come to Gabriel may be dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, LGBT concerns, or career and identity questions. He also lists a range of additional focuses including ADHD, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Sessions are carried out from the United Kingdom and are offered in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical arrangements to make sure they fit their needs.
He draws on a mix of practical talking therapies to suit each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping techniques, and understanding patterns that keep problems going. Gabriel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-informed ways of working to help people understand thoughts, emotions and relationships.
Gabriel has six years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy work and a background in psychology. That experience underpins a pace that matches each person’s needs, whether someone needs short-term support or longer exploration. He says he values empathy, honesty and a collaborative tone in sessions.
People who come to Gabriel may be dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, LGBT concerns, or career and identity questions. He also lists a range of additional focuses including ADHD, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Sessions are carried out from the United Kingdom and are offered in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical arrangements to make sure they fit their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Gabriel’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work helps people notice and change patterns in relationships and how they react under stress, which can be useful for intimacy and communication issues. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Gabriel will discuss your goals and preferences and adapt methods as therapy progresses. That means trying ways of working that suit you and adjusting if something does not feel helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online or in-person options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering flexibility around work and family schedules. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, often find online sessions useful for keeping momentum between appointments and practising skills in day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gabriel help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centred and attachment-informed approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Gabriel has six years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.
What accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.