Tuesday Benfield, BACP

Tuesday Benfield is an experienced counsellor who brings a grounded, empathetic presence to therapeutic work. She maintains a private practice and combines professional training with a long history of hands-on roles supporting people through a wide range of challenges. Her qualifications include a BACP accredited diploma in integrative therapeutic counselling - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She is also NHS trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and has worked within NHS therapeutic services.

Her practical experience spans bereavement support, domestic violence work, street outreach, and support for survivors of rape and abuse. She has worked with addictions, trauma including PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, unhealthy thought patterns and behaviours, and varied life situations such as loss and pre-bereavement. In addition, she has many years of experience in family liaison and emotional support coordination.

Tuesday practices in an integrative way, tailoring methods to each person. She draws mainly on person-centred principles that prioritise the therapeutic relationship and on CBT to address present-day thoughts, emotions and behaviours. She offers both short- and long-term therapy, and keeps her skills current through regular continuing professional development and attendance at workshops and seminars aligned with BACP guidance. Her approach is open, non-judgemental and aimed at helping people explore their experiences and develop healthier coping strategies.