Real conversations, real growth
Hey! I'm Ben — a counsellor passionate about helping you growth through life’s challenges. Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, or just want to understand yourself better, I offer a genuine space where you can be completely yourself.
Think of our sessions like having an honest chat with someone who gets it — someone who'll kindly challenge you when needed, but always has your back.
You've found your way here because something needs to shift
Maybe you're tired of anxiety calling the shots, or you're ready to stop people-pleasing your way through life. Perhaps you're craving more authentic connections, or you just know there's more to you than what you're currently living.
My job is simple: help you get unstuck and reconnect with who you really are. We'll tackle the stuff that's holding you back — anxiety, self-doubt, old patterns — and build something better. Something that actually fits you.
How we’ll work together
Real growth, practical tools, lasting change
1. Authentic connection
No clinical coldness here. I'm genuinely interested in your story, and you'll feel it from the moment we start talking. We'll build real trust — the kind where you can be honest about the messy stuff without judgment.
2. Tailored to you
Cookie-cutter approaches don't work because you're not a cookie. We'll figure out what specifically works for your brain, your life, your goals. This is your journey — I'm just here to help you navigate it.
3. Tools that stick
You'll walk away with practical strategies that actually work in real life — not just in theory. The goal is for you to feel more confident, authentic, and equipped long after our sessions end.
My practice in Mount Maunganui feels more like a comfortable living room than a clinical office. It's designed to help you relax and open up naturally.
My approach
I blend evidence-based therapy with a down-to-earth, whole-person perspective. Every session is tailored to what you need right now, drawing from:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness & Acceptance approaches
Narrative Therapy
I work with individuals aged 18–45 and hold a Master's in Counselling. Sessions available in-person in Mount Maunganui or online.
Ready to start your journey?
If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to create some real change in your life, let’s have a conversation. No pressure, no judgement — just two people talking about what’s possible.
Email: ben@chatwithben.co.nz
Location: 50B Campbell Road, Mount Maunganui