Ben Blackman

I have counselling rooms available in:
Croston (Central Lancashire) - Tuesday morning / evening; Thursday morning / evening and Saturday morning).

Blackburn (East Lancashire) - Monday evening / Wednesday evening).

Burnley (East Lancashire) - Friday evening.

I believe every person deserves the opportunity to become the best version of themselves and fulfil their true potential.

I also believe everyone has the capacity to achieve this, regardless of their circumstances or where they are in life

When you feel stuck

If you are feeling lost, stuck, frustrated, sad, worried and the old you feels a long way away then I can work with you to explore things further.

When something needs to change

Perhaps you can see clearly where you are trying to get to but it feels impossible for one reason or another and you don’t know where to start – again, I can work with you to explore this.

When you're ready to invest in you

If you are struggling with life, your purpose, role, motivation, confidence – I am here for you.

Rather than list countless ‘conditions’, I like to simply say – I can help you to explore whatever is important to you currently.

The thing you are pondering about, perhaps worrying or struggling with, or maybe positive about but lacking confidence or the ability to make decisions to move forward.

Counselling is about giving you the time & space to talk, to be listened to wholly, and for you to listen to yourself and understand the right way forward.

It is a unique space we hold where I am fully concentrated listening to you – with positivity, support, no opinion, no judgement and complete trust. This is what I offer you.

I believe in you and want you to do the same.

Working Background

Prior to counselling, I achieved a BA Hons Business Studies Degree and have worked in senior leadership positions for more than 25 years in Charities; Health & Social Care; Public Sector organisations and projects. I have run my own businesses and I continue to balance being a Director of a global business alongside my counselling work.

Personal Background

I grew up in Essex before attending university in Liverpool, where I stayed living for 8 years before moving to Lancashire 20 years ago. This is my home, where I live with my wife and 2 daughters

I love playing & watching cricket and the guitar, gardening, sunshine, travel – and living my life!

Like everyone, I have had a varied life with some really difficult parts alongside truly amazing times. I am well used to juggling the pace and quantity of modern day working & family life, and the challenges that brings.

You are welcome here, exactly as you are. In the counselling room you can slow down, take a breathe, explore your own feelings. I will listen to you with no judgement. I am here for you, whatever it is you need to explore.

Initial 15 minute welcome phonecall - no fee

This is time for me to introduce myself and tell you about how I work.

You can tell me about what you are looking to explore through counselling, if you are comfortable to do so.

I hope this call gives you a flavour of whether you would like to book an initial session with me, or not. It is totally ok if you do not feel like you wish to continue with me at this stage.

Initial Session £55

This is time for me to talk through our Counselling Agreement which I will send to you before our first session. This outlines the way we will work together – my professional standards & responsibilities. It also outlines what I ask for in return. Confidentiality is usually something people want to understand and we cover this fully.

You can ask any questions about how we will work together, about counselling, anything you like.

We can then move into what you are looking to explore through counselling and about you. I hope by the end of session 1 you understand how we can work together and we are ready for the next steps. At this stage, it is totally ok if you do not feel like you wish to continue with me. I would not want to work with the wrong counsellor for me, and I do not want you to either.

Further Sessions £55