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Thomas Roberson

Thomas Roberson

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for life’s pressures

  • Person-centred approach
  • Trauma-aware care
  • Experience with addictions

About Thomas

Thomas Roberson is a counsellor with 11 years of experience. He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, and he meets people where they are without judgement. He writes plainly and offers a calm, down-to-earth presence for people facing overwhelm, anxiety, burnout and life transitions.

Thomas uses a person-centred style. He listens closely and helps people hear themselves again rather than telling them what to do. Sessions are practical and straightforward, focused on making daily life feel steadier and more manageable.

His background includes work in schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice. That mix has shaped a practical approach to problems such as stress, depression, grief and addictions. He also supports people dealing with family and parenting strains, relationship and intimacy problems, and issues around attachment and abandonment.

Thomas is experienced with trauma-related difficulties and uses trauma-focused ideas to help people process painful events at a pace that suits them. He also works from attachment-based and client-centred ways of working to build trust and help people understand patterns in their relationships.

He mentions living with ADHD himself, so he understands fast thinking, overwhelm and emotional intensity from personal experience. Outside of work he surfs and is a father, and he draws on those everyday perspectives when helping people adapt to change and move forward.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape feelings and behaviour. In practice this means talking about patterns in close relationships, noticing how those patterns show up now, and trying new ways of connecting that feel safer and more manageable. Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering non-judgemental listening and support so people can find their own solutions and make sense of difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences and how they like to work, and then shape sessions collaboratively rather than imposing a single method.

Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily around work, family and travel. It can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins, keep regular appointments during busy weeks, or avoid travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online and in-person options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals on the site often adapt sessions to practical needs and daily life, and he aims to do the same when organising time and pace.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, and also helps with relationship, family and parenting concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a straightforward, person-centred way that emphasises listening and collaboration rather than instruction or judgement.

What is his professional background?

He has 11 years of experience working across schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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