Gabriel (Gabor) Bene, BACP
Midlife and life-change counselling
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- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Attachment focus
About Gabriel
Gabriel (Gabor) Bene offers calm, steady support for people facing big life changes and midlife crossroads. He keeps sessions focused on what matters to the client and helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and issues like low self-esteem. He writes plainly and aims to make time feel useful and practical for someone juggling work and family pressures.
He uses a blend of approaches to suit each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred listening. Gabriel is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and he has six years of practice experience. He works in English and accepts international clients.
In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small, manageable experiments to change them. He also focuses on emotional connection and attachment concerns, helping people name feelings and build clearer communication. Sessions often include practical strategies for sleep, coping with grief, managing anger, or adjusting to career and life transitions.
People can expect a direct but empathic style, with room for reflection and practical tasks between meetings. Gabriel aims to help clients build skills they can use outside the therapy room. He encourages gradual change and checks in on how strategies are working.
To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy process and answer a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
He uses a blend of approaches to suit each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred listening. Gabriel is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and he has six years of practice experience. He works in English and accepts international clients.
In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small, manageable experiments to change them. He also focuses on emotional connection and attachment concerns, helping people name feelings and build clearer communication. Sessions often include practical strategies for sleep, coping with grief, managing anger, or adjusting to career and life transitions.
People can expect a direct but empathic style, with room for reflection and practical tasks between meetings. Gabriel aims to help clients build skills they can use outside the therapy room. He encourages gradual change and checks in on how strategies are working.
To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy process and answer a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Gabriel’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationships shape current responses. It focuses on emotions and connection, and can help with relationship strain, intimacy worries and attachment concerns.Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and supports the client to find their own solutions; this can be helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and tackle unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabriel will work with each person to test what fits best, adjusting methods as goals and preferences become clearer. He aims to combine emotional work with practical steps so therapy feels relevant to everyday life.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose quieter or lower-bandwidth options when that suits them. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods such as attachment work and CBT effectively in remote sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings and apply change in their day-to-day routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gabriel commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger and coping with life changes including midlife concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with practical tools. Expect a balance of emotional exploration and concrete strategies such as thought work and behavioural experiments.
What background and experience does he have?
Gabriel has six years of experience as an integrated therapist and works from a mix of approaches tailored to each person.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.