- Bill Plotkin
Ben Lesberg
Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Ben Lesberg Psychotherapy
Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
I'm a psychotherapist working with people across the Coffs Coast region and beyond - in person, and online.
Many of us carry old stories and ways of being that get in the way of seeing our own gifts clearly. I love helping people flourish — finding their sense of purpose, direction, and stronger relationships.
I work with anxiety, depression, life's big questions, relationship struggles, grief and loss, and the transitions that come with changing roles or life stages.
Therapy works best as a genuine partnership. Together we'll figure out what you want from our time, and shape it around that — with patience, kindness, and a space where you can be curious and honest without judgement.
My approach draws on trauma-informed, attachment-based, and body-centred therapies, alongside twelve years experience with earth ritual, rites of passage, and eco therapy practices.
Background
I have been involved in sacred earth based rituals, nature based personal development and learning, community support circles, and mens initiations for 14 years and decided to bring western perspective to this grass roots and indigenously inspired self development by studying a Bachelor of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
I know offer focused personal psychotherapy in a relaxed 1 on 1 setting, utilising state of the art psychotherapy approaches backed by research and dedicated training.
I have participated and supported people in a variety of ordeal and initiatory experiences, and wish to help the continued integration of these experiences in the individual and in the community.
Services
Currently welcoming clients to online video therapy.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Counseling and Psychotherapy - 2023 - Ikon Institute Australia
- Certificate of Group Psychotherapy - 2026 - Dr Traill Dowie
- Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy - Level 1 - 2025 - International Institute of Psychotherapy Training
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - CBT - Conversational Model - Developmental - Ecological Psychotherapy - Existential - Experiential - Focusing - Inner Child - Integrative - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Psychodynamic - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Somatic Psychotherapy - Soul Centred Psychotherapy - Strengths-Based - Systems Theory - Transpersonal - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I look to co-create a therapeutic relationship in which we work together to discover and clarify the goals of therapy, and how our time together is shaped. I hold this collaboration with patience, kindness, and compassion so as to create a safe and trustworthy space with room for curiosity, exploration and care.
My therapeutic presence is informed by Person-Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Attachment, Sensorimotor, Psychodynamic, Ecotherapy, Metacognitive, and Mentalisation-based schools of thought, as well as twelve years experience with earth ritual, rites of passage, and eco therapy practices.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Practice Locations
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Preston VIC 3073
Appointments
Available Online 5 days a week, and in person Monday or Friday
Fees & Insurance
Free 15 / 20 Minute initial consult.
$140 per 1 hour session.
Payment Options
EFT
PayID
Contact Ben
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult