Learn the science, response and behaviour to alleviate anxiety
One-to-one, community and corporate coaching
Learn the science, response and behaviour to alleviate anxiety
One-to-one, community and corporate coaching
After suffering from various manifestations of anxiety, I recovered using a psychoeducational process which I now teach to others.
As an NCFE level four qualified coach, I have coached over 300 individuals since 2018 to learn the science of anxiety and the recovery process.
I offer one-to-one, local community and corporate group coaching, and also work at the University of Oxford as a Project Manager and Wellbeing Champion.
On World Mental Health Day 2025, I was interviewed with Olympic Champion Rory Gibbs about my coaching by BBC Radio Oxford.
NHS tests of the methodology I use found anxiety levels reduced from severe to mild or minimal in 90% of test subjects in three weeks.
* The most recent study found that in 61 participants, the average score on the GAD-7 scale (used to measure anxiety) went from 18.3 (severe anxiety) to 2.8 (minimal anxiety).
An anxiety disorder occurs when the sensation of fear is activated and not 'reset'.
This can be caused by a life event, a period of stress, or can even stretch back into childhood, when fear can be more easily activated.
Fear causes the mind to rapidly 'risk assess' and the body prepare to 'fight or flight', and anxiety is when this is happening without a threat.
As the mind and body respond to the fear sensation, 'worst-case scenario' thoughts and physical symptoms can seem like debilitating threats in themselves.
This can lead to avoidant or reassurance seeking behaviour, and the anxiety cycle continues.
Recovery from anxiety occurs when the subconscious receives enough 'data' that the sufferer is safe, and stops generating the sensation of fear.
This is achieved through consciously understanding and overriding the fear sensation through non-anxious responses and behaviour.
I offer a one-to-one, community and corporate coaching on the recovery process, to educate on the science of anxiety, the steps to alleviate it and how to recover completely.
Anxiety can lead to intrusive thoughts about health, as the mind looks for risk in the everyday that could lead to illness or disease. In the absence of a threat, the mind imagines 'worst-case' scenarios, leading sufferers to seek out reassurance, which can exacerbate the anxiety.
With OCD, anxiety leads to risk assessing the everyday environment, leading sufferers to seek extra control and safety in response. The mind then processes that they survived doing so, which leads to more of the fear sensation that lead to the behaviour, and the cycle continues.
In the absence of an actual threat, the sensation of fear can lead to over-protective steps or avoidance of the outside world completely. As the mind gets used to feeling safe without going outside, it becomes convinced that the fear sensation is somehow protecting the sufferer, and the cycle continues.
The fear generated during a real-life event can continue long afterwards, as the mind keeps looking to protect by risk assessing, leading to 'flashbacks' in the absence of the threat itself.
Pure O is a form of OCD in which intrusive anxious thoughts lead to mental compulsions to feel safe, such as counting, repeating phrases or other forms of mental reassurance.
The safety felt as a result perpetuates the fear sensation, as the mind seeks to 'keep' us safe.
While anxiety can present obsessive thoughts about one particular theme (Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Relationship Anxiety), it can also be about 'anything and everything' as the mind does not find one over-arching are of importance to protect the sufferer from.
"Ben and this method is the way forward, I'm sure of it. It's science-based, factual and just works.
I had really bad health anxiety for a year (various causes, the Olympic games being one), but Ben showed me how to heal and heal quick. If you fully buy into the process with Ben, I'm sure it will work for you too. It just makes sense, and Ben is very clear with his delivery over the course. None of that wrist tapping stuff; this process leads to a genuine recovery, and I'm so glad I invested in it. Ben is very understanding, clear and truly wants to help; I hope you get in contact and work with Ben; you won't regret it.
P.S. Keep your head up. You might be in a tough place right now, but it is not permanent. You 100% can get fully over what's holding you down, and quickly."
"Without Ben, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. I suffered for years, visited every form of therapy you can think of, searched for every way possible to recover from anxiety and get back to living a life without unnecessary fear and worry; I had all but given up after really negative and potentially catastrophic experiences with other methods and treatments, but then I found Ben in a last ditch attempt to do something about my condition.
Within a matter of weeks, I was already feeling less anxious and well on my way to not only getting back to my life before anxiety, but progressing to an even more enriched fulfilled life than the one I had before. Ben is excellent at what he does- the gold standard."
"Ben is excellent. I am an NHS nurse who no longer has OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts & PTSD.
Life is very different for me now, it’s more fulfilling and I’m not afraid anymore. Ben’s guidance and desire to genuinely help me has allowed me to be completely recovered."
"I'm currently an undergraduate Psychology student, and a few months ago when, because of extremely high levels of anxiety, I felt so done with life, I found this program online and it has changed my life forever!
Ben has been an amazing coach, which was able to create both a friendly but also a professional relationship that made it easier to get involved in the program. I’m honestly shocked to say that after struggling almost all my life with anxiety, I have been completely healed. I have recommended this journey to everyone and I will keep doing so!"
"It has been so striking under the therapy with Ben. I am a scientist at the University of Oxford at present. With his talking therapy, my anxiety decreased significantly within two months.
I always say that Ben has the magic to make me mentally positive, which is essential to keep my physical health and accelerate my career development. I am the lucky one to meet Ben and have access to his therapy. I recommend you talk to him if you also have a difficult time."
"I am a Psychology student in Oxford, and I have lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, and it would impact every aspect of my life, from trivial things to major ones like not being able to take a bus to town and being forced to stay home.
By studying Psychology I had hoped that not only would I be able to help others in the future, but also myself, however it wasn't until my first session with Ben that I saw that I could really get better. I truly cannot recommend this programme enough. It has taken so much weight off my shoulders and helped me heal. Never would I have thought that something you've suffered with for so long, could be gone so quickly in such a simple way. Thank you so much!"
"Within 1 session Ben has changed my life!
I was getting border line non-functioning and I have done more this past month then in 10 years.
Unlocking what's in your head and just putting the right perspective on how to think.
We owe this man our family love and happiness. Thank you so so so much Ben, you have given me a new meaning and lease on life! "
"For some context I’m a psychology student and I thought I had anxiety my whole life . I thought I wanted to be a clinical psychologist but they teach you symptoms can be managed.
Ben and psychoeducational therapy teaches you that once you take the reins, symptoms will go away. Completely. "
"I found Ben in a desperate moment of crisis in September 2021. I started having panic attacks at 12 and continued having background anxiety for around 8 years until this finally culminated in a terrifying anxiety attack that caused me to reach out for help. Thankfully, I found Ben, who I was able to start working with immediately on this method.
I would recommend Ben and this method to anyone suffering with anxiety who does not think there is a solution. It has worked wonders for me, and for anyone wondering about the longevity of this method, I am feeling more in control than ever over a year later.
Thanks again Ben."
"Within the first session of working with Ben my OCD completely went away, something I had suffered severely with for around 15 years. This was due to Ben talking me through the process and teaching me how to implement it correctly into my life.
Ben was very educated on the science behind anxiety disorders and had a deep understanding on recovery therefore any question I had regarding my recovery was met with reassuring and helpful answer or solution."
"I can't recommend Ben enough for guiding me through understanding the reasons behind my anxiety. I have struggled for years now trying to understand why I get so anxious and let it get the better of me, sometimes for reasons that I don't understand myself.
Through calming and sensible logic, Ben has helped me identify the real me underneath my anxiety. This has been immensely helpful in coping with day-to-day life and coming to the end of coaching, I have noticed a massive difference in how I cope with my anxiety which is something I never thought would go away. Thank you Ben :) "
"Before I started working with Ben, I suffered from a variety of mental health issues. But thanks to the program and especially Ben's help, I was able to overcome these problems and can now enjoy life again. "
" Ben was great. Very easy to talk to and made me feel at ease. Whilst I still have some work to do, Ben provided me with all the tools I need and I feel 100% confident that I will recover from my generalised anxiety condition."
"Before I started working with Ben, I had been written of work with a crippling anxiety disorder, that had plagued me for years. This particular method helps for you to see anxiety in a new way, and it helps to reset your system and for you step away from it - For good. "
"Ben has been a great help and is a lovely guy to work with. I would highly recommend him."
" It has been three months since I started the program, and the difference has been incredible, so much so that I cannot even comprehend what I was struggling with before the course, it feels like a brief memory of the past."
"This Method has helped me with my anxiety and Ben has been grate. Really starting to feel that Ben's got me on the right road to been anxiety free."
"I started working with Ben in early 2024 to help me resolve my high anxiety problems, and I am assured in saying that it has been one of the best decisions I've made in my life.
Working with Ben and the program over the last few months has genuinely changed (and sometimes felt like it's saved) my life, and my confidence is higher than I can ever remember."
"Ben has been unbelievable. He helped me understand this thing in and out. He was patient. He helped me believe. And he helped me put together a game plan. The results I have seen are in direct correlation to the coaching I received from Ben. I am super grateful for it all."
"I was going through a very hard time with my anxiety. Had all the symptoms you could imagine.
Ben was my coach. He was great, he's very thorough and consistent. Make sure you go into this with an open and positive mind, don't let your history of anxiety plant seeds of doubt. Healing is possible."
"Have had the pleasure of being coached by Ben for the last two months. Words can't describe how monumental he has been in helping me rid myself of anxiety."
"This is the program I was looking for more than 10 years. This transformed my way of dealing with anxiety. And I found the root of the problem. It is like finding a switch and putting it off. Thanks Ben!pects to facilitate healing and balance."
"I have felt that this course has really helped me with my anxiety problems, I have gained a good understanding on how to properly deal with and how to move on from it. Would highly recommend."
"Working with Ben has been a transformative experience. Ben is very professional and explains every part of the science very clearly. Ben also has a witty and humorous personality which really enlightens the experience and lessens the intensity. Overall great gentleman who I’d recommend to all."
"After weeks of anxiety decided to look for help and seen really good reviews about Ben so I sent request and that was a great decision. All program it's amazing, easy to understand and very clever ! Ben as your person who guiding you through all it's an excellent choice ."
"Ben is a great teacher, therapist and life coach, I learnt so much from him and continue to get great support to this day. I would never of thought three months ago that i would be free of anxiety but now i am out of the tunnel and getting on with my life. Thanks Ben"
"I am feeling much more on top of the anxiety that has been so consuming for many years. Ben is very approachable & always delivers a detailed knowledgeable response to any questions. "
"Ben has really helped me through my anxiety and letting me know of effective ways to address it, I’m a lot happier and more confident within myself now. I highly recommend !"
"I 100% recommend this program with Ben. I am not even finished it yet and have noticed a considerable difference in myself and how I view myself and those around me.
Definitely the road to go if you want to feel more like the real you."
"I would strongly recommend to anyone in a similar situation to me - all-consuming GAD/OCD with underlying severe CFS - that they give this programme serious consideration.
Ben has been an accommodative, empathetic and considerate sage.
I would highly recommend him as a guide through your process of recovery and liberation."
" Ben has been extremely helpful and understanding, he is guiding me through a difficult period in my life. I have no hesitation in recommending Ben."
"Ben has helped me so much already. When he describes how anxiety works something just clicks and makes me see things differently. I am looking forward to my future sessions with Ben and becoming completely anxiety free."
"Ben has been a great coach offering guidance. He has an emphatic style while at the same time giving clear guidance. Ben is extremely personable and would recommend to anyone who could use his services."
"I started the programme three months ago and I can honestly say it was life changing and has completely changed my outlook. I am a young woman working in the real estate industry and I suffered with anxiety to the point where I struggled to go outdoors because of fear taking over me. Ben was so helpful, made me feel very comfortable and easy to talk to.
I’m so glad I've done the programme and I can’t believe how much has changed in such a few months and when I look back it is such a distant memory. Thanks very much Ben."
"Ben helped me understand all the reasons behind my anxiety and built my confidence up so much! The whole process was very friendly, logical and explained super well :)"
"It is great working with Ben he explains the process really well and helps make it enjoyable."
"Ben was amazing to work with! He explained how the program worked so well and was very thorough with making sure I understood everything. "
"Ben is great. He helped me to see my condition in a whole new light which completely simplified it and helped to overcome it. He is non-judgemental and has a calm and caring approach. I highly recommend him!"
"Working with Ben has life changing. He helped me with the science of PTSD related anxiety and how to work on it. I’ve been able to tackle the things I’ve spent a lifetime struggling with, and do the things enjoyable things I’ve always wanted to do. I truly cannot speak highly enough of his services."
"Ben has been a great support with showing me the steps on how to overcome anxiety.
I went into the program with a good understanding of anxiety but had trouble understanding why I was experiencing it and not knowing what to do when I experienced panic attacks. Ben explained it in simple terminology for a better understanding so it clicks much easier so therefore in my experience the recovery time is less. I am regaining control of my own mind and I can’t thank Ben enough. "
"Working with Ben was extremely enlightening. Initially not understanding the process and not wanting to commit was my biggest mistake, even after the first session with Ben I could already start to see that this was right for me and the best way to get my life back on track. Ben was easy to talk to and explained matters in a such a way that I could understand and process. Helping me to develop on my own. Brilliant experience and would highly recommend."
"When learning how to achieve a goal, nothing is more important than clear and easy instruction. Benjamin makes anxiety recovery simple. He explains things thoroughly and gets rid of any confusion, worries or doubt. His sessions have given me the tools to boost my confidence and take my recovery head on. Because of him, I know I can do this! And I know I’ll be ok! I’m on my way to achieving the dream of my life, anxiety recovery! And I can’t wait to get there because of him. Thank you!"
"Working with Ben Tams on this method has been incredibly helpful and life changing. I started out with very high anxiety by the time I had finished this method with Ben I can safely and confidently say I no longer have anxiety and I'm now doing all the things the anxiety had prevented me doing. "
"Really good at explaining the causes and physical symptoms of my health anxiety. Helped me get back to normal after a massive anxiety spike."
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