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Gabriel (Gabor) Bene

Gabriel (Gabor) Bene, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 6+ years of experience

Gentle, practical therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 395410

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  • CBT informed
  • Attachment aware
  • Supports carers

About Gabriel

Gabriel (Gabor) Bene offers support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He works with adults who want clear, practical help and a calm space to talk. Gabriel aims to make starting therapy straightforward and respectful of where someone is right now.

He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, improving relationships, and finding ways to cope day to day. Gabriel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred and attachment-informed ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of relating.

Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, abbreviated as BACP. He has six years of practice experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood difficulties, trauma and abuse, and addictions. He also works with issues such as grief, sleep problems, self-esteem and career stress.

Additional areas Gabriel addresses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and ageing and geriatric issues. He also helps people with attachment concerns, communication problems, and intimacy-related difficulties. His approach is patient, non-judgemental and focused on small, achievable steps.

Sessions are offered in English and Gabriel accepts international clients. He uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCompassion fatigue

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 uses therapy approaches online

Attachment-informed work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this helps people see how they connect with others and practise different responses to conflict or distance.

Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the conversation. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps clients find their own answers, which can be useful for issues like self-esteem and life choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT often includes practical exercises and small tasks between sessions to build new habits for anxiety, sleep or mood management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabriel will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then use a mixture of methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler for international clients to access a registered professional in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

What sorts of concerns does Gabriel help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood concerns, as well as trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties. Additional focuses include ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, grief and sleep or eating problems.

What is Gabriel's therapeutic style?

He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centred and attachment-informed approaches. Sessions tend to focus on understanding feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns and practising new ways of coping.

How long has he been practising?

Gabriel has six years of experience working as an integrated therapist. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, mood disorders and everyday stresses.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. He is also able to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. The therapist will provide details about how sessions are conducted when you arrange an appointment.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Gabriel?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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