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Alison's story

Alison was struggling to cope and focus on everyday life, which was affecting her work and home life, so she contacted Ben...

“I realised I was finding it very hard to focus on everyday life. My home and work life were being affected by my problems. I called Ben as I was struggling to cope. I was worried, angry and upset; living with a partner who has PTSD and addiction problems.

“When I called Ben, I felt that I wasn’t alone. They understood exactly how I was feeling and what I was going through. I had an initial telephone assessment, counselling and I also used SilverCloud, Ben’s digital mental health platform.

“Ben’s help meant everything to me. It was the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Without Ben’s help, I would have completely fallen apart. I’d have given up on everything - including my relationship, my job and self-care.

“Since receiving the help from Ben, I feel much stronger and much more positive. I feel like I’m back in control. I have a better understanding of my thoughts and emotions. Ben has helped me process everything. I now feel like I’m able to make better decisions.

“If I ever have a challenging situation in the future, I will reach out to Ben. I will also make use of the great tools on SilverCloud.

“To anyone thinking of contacting Ben for support, I would say do it. It’s an amazing support - the team is understanding, good listeners, helpful and skilled.”

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Using SilverCloud to improve your mental health & wellbeing

Real life stories

Ian's story - a man 56 years old with a beard and an athletic build against the backdrop of modern city buildings, looks at the camera.

Ian's story

After dedicating almost 30 years to the automotive industry, Ian, 56, from the Midlands, never imagined he would find himself in the position he was in after becoming the victim of a scam.

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Ollie takes on the ultimate cycling challenge for Ben - Land’s End to John O’Groats

For keen cyclist Ollie Sanderson, 52, from Nottingham, cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats had been a dream shared with friends for over a decade.

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Chandrika's story

Chandrika, 62 from North London, tells her story about how being made redundant affected her confidence and mental health, until she turned to Ben

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Holly's story

Running a business, raising a family, and trying to hold everything together left Holly, 34, from the West Midlands, feeling like she was constantly treading water, until she found Ben.

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Mariam's story

Mariam shares her experience of living and working in the automotive industry while battling Endometriosis.

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Andy's story

Andy, 50, from the West Midlands who has been in the industry for over 20 years, survived an attempted murder and needed support with finances and to heal, both mentally and physically.

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Anna's story

Anna, a 40-year-old mum and her 15-year-old son found themselves living in temporary accommodation on a street in Newport which was renowned for being unsafe.

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Jack's story

Jack, 30, from Birmingham, spiralled after losing his father brought back painful childhood memories and caused him to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. He was feeling low and exhausted and turned to Ben for support…

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Cat's story

When money worries began to take a toll on one young family from the Midlands, they turned to Ben for support

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Rick's story

Rick became homeless after a family separation, then found social housing which was nothing but an empty shell with no bed or furniture

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