Ben Lee-Bates (he/him)

Psychologist

Age group - 16+

Days - Monday, Wednesday

I’m passionate about providing a safe and judgement-free space to ensure that people feel heard, understood and accepted. I am always conscious to adapt my therapeutic approach based on a person’s specific needs and goals.

I use the therapy space to facilitate an exploration of problems, needs, values and desires. I’m committed to helping people better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours; and to support them by building on their strengths and providing the tools to create change.

In my practice I take a person-centered, trauma-informed and attachment-based approach; in conjunction with specific training in the following psychological therapies:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Psychodynamic approaches

I see adults and adolescents (16+) and my main areas of work include people presenting with anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, panic attacks, OCD & phobias), depression (major depressive disorder & dysthymia), chronic stress, relationship difficulties and ADHD.

Outside of work, I enjoy getting out in nature, yoga, cooking, reading and doing all things creative.