About Us

Leonard has a background in finance and trained at CPPD Counseling School, earning a Master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health from New York University. He is a fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute and serves on the executive committee at the Institute for Human Identity. Leonard has lectured at various universities and is a member of several professional associations, including the British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, with certifications in LGBTQ issues, anxiety, and depression treatment.

Benet was previously the president of an international art company and is the Director Emeritus of the IHI Therapy Center. He holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling and a Master of Education in Psychology from Columbia University, along with additional qualifications. Benet is an Adjunct Professor at New York University and Brooklyn College, and he is a member of the American Psychological Association and other professional organizations. He is experienced in various psychological modalities, including Multicultural Counseling, CBT, REBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and has received numerous certifications.

Citron Hennessey Therapy was founded in 2015 by two friends, Ben and Len, who trained as counselors after previous successful careers in art and finance. Between us we have many years of experience in the field having run award-winning non-profit clinics and worked as adjunct professors, trainers and lecturers. Benet is Director Emeritus of ‘The Institute for Human Identity’, and Leonard is a Fellow of ‘The Albert Ellis Institute’. Recognizing a need for a welcoming, modern, evidence-based practice, we decided to improve the client experience and drag therapy out of the past, by taking what worked when we were training and improving upon the rest. We wanted our client experience to be underpinned by the latest technology, the highest calibre clinicians, integrated support, and a person-centred approach that really cares.

The real success of good therapy lies with the therapists and the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Our clinicians undergo a rigorous selection process and we train them beyond best practice – and continue training them for as long as they are part of our team. By providing access to first-class clinicians either online or in person, we put the power of change into your hands.

To make accessing therapy less stressful we made sure to utilize the latest secure technology, providing efficient booking and messaging, online sessions, and automated billing. Consistent, quality care is ensured through our industry leading digital health record platform.

Finally, we recognize the importance of personal service and aim to provide an individual person-centred approach that really cares. We trust that should you choose us to help, you will find treatment at Citron Hennessey that is accessible, seamless, comfortable and potentially life-changing.

– Benet & Leonard