Counsellor profile
Benjamin Roberts, NCPS
Counsellor - addictions and relationships
See online counselling options- Addictions
- Relationships
- Self esteem
About Benjamin
Counsellor and NCPS member, Benjamin Roberts has three years' experience offering counselling in the United Kingdom. He specialises in addictions, LGBT issues, relationships, self-esteem and depression and also works with people affected by chronic health conditions and autistic traits. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what matters to them and find practical ways to cope.
Benjamin uses person-centred and compassion-focused ideas in his work. He aims to listen first and follow what the client brings to sessions. That can mean helping someone spot patterns, manage low mood, or make changes around substance use and addictive behaviours.
He has experience supporting people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome or similar long-term conditions. He also works with people who identify as autistic or who have Asperger syndrome, and with those facing separation or divorce. Practical day-to-day coping and pacing are often part of these conversations.
Benjamin is familiar with a wide range of issues including panic, post-traumatic stress, isolation, guilt and shame, self-harm, sexuality and problems linked to military or veteran experience. Sessions often cover the immediate worry and the patterns that keep it going.
People can expect calm, straightforward conversation focused on what they want to address. Benjamin encourages small, manageable steps and checks in about how approaches are working as therapy progresses.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling
Benjamin works with person-centred methods that focus on the client's experience and what they want to change. This approach is about listening, reflecting what the client says, and helping them find their own solutions. It is useful for issues like low mood, relationship worries and feeling stuck.He also uses compassion-focused ideas which help reduce self-criticism and build kinder ways of relating to oneself. These techniques can help with shame, guilt, anxiety and patterns linked to addiction.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and agree on a plan together. That means trying things and adjusting if they do not fit.
The practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around work or childcare and avoiding travel time. If you are interested in which session formats Benjamin offers, please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find a regular weekly slot helps keep progress moving, and the subscription model used here lets people manage ongoing sessions without committing long term.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with addictions, LGBT issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include chronic illness, autism spectrum concerns, panic and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works from person-centred and compassion-focused approaches. This means listening first, following the client's priorities and using kindness-based methods to address self-criticism.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working in counselling contexts. That experience includes work with chronic health conditions and autistic traits.
Which professional register does he belong to and where does he practise?
He is listed with NCPS and offers counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access his services?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.