Ben Ross is a registered psychologist with a passion for supporting people through life’s challenges. Drawing on his own experiences, he offers compassionate, practical guidance to help clients create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Ben’s approach is humanistic and client-centred, grounded in empathy, curiosity, and genuine care. He combines evidence-based strategies with a warm, down-to-earth style, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and concepts from Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). He is also trauma-informed and has completed EMDR Part 1 training through an EMDRAA-accredited provider.
Ben works with clients of all ages, supporting a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, autism, ADHD, OCD, personality vulnerabilities, grief, sleep and anger issues, self-esteem, and relationship or life changes. He believes therapy is most effective as a collaborative process, one that empowers people to better understand themselves and apply psychological tools to everyday life.
His background includes disability support work, Lifeline crisis counselling, university peer support, factory labour, retail, hospitality, and lifeguarding. These experiences have strengthened his ability to connect authentically with people from all walks of life.
Outside work, Ben enjoys lifting weights, gaming, spending time with his dog, exploring nature, and relaxing with loved ones.