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Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson, BACP, NCPS

Non-binary counsellor for LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse clients
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • LGBTQ+ and gender issues
  • Video phone and chat sessions

About Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson

Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson is a qualified counsellor with 6 years of practice and more than 1,400 hours of direct client experience. They helps people identify and understand repetitive or dysfunctional patterns in relationships, explore their relationship with themselves, and make sense of the distress that can come from feeling out of place in a given environment.

Toby works with adults aged 18 and over and has clinical experience in both Canada and the United Kingdom. Adopting an integrative approach, they draw on multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor work to each person's needs rather than relying on a single method.

Specialties include support for stress and anxiety, LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem work, and coaching. Additional areas of focus cover aging and geriatric matters, attachment and family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, body image, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and challenges related to immigration and HIV/AIDS. Toby also has experience working with BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, as well as with members of alternative spiritualities and those who identify as neurodiverse or as part of geek communities. They also have particular experience supporting immigrants, including North Americans living in the UK.

Toby holds the credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate recognized professional qualifications in counselling. They bring an open, informed, and non-binary perspective to clinical work and aims to create a respectful therapeutic space for the people they support.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson have?

Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson has 6 years of experience working as a counsellor.

Is Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Toby holds the credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate recognized professional qualifications in counselling.

In which languages does Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson provide therapy?

Toby provides therapy in English.

Where is Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson located?

Toby is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson as my therapist?

You can work with Toby through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson work with international clients?

Toby does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Toby "Benjamin" Stimpson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility - people can choose the format that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule or into life circumstances where travel is difficult.

Therapists offering remote care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Online approaches can support meaningful progress for many of the issues commonly brought to therapy, while also offering practical convenience for accessing regular sessions.

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