Counsellor profile
Thomas Roberson, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based
- Client-centred
- Trauma focus
About Thomas
Thomas Roberson is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has 11 years of experience and lists work with stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, eating issues, anger, depression and coping with life changes.
Thomas works in a straightforward, person-centred way. He treats each conversation as a chance to help someone hear themselves more clearly. He does not lecture or try to 'fix' people; he aims to help them untangle what feels overwhelming.
His background includes work in schools, NHS settings, addiction services and private practice. That mix of roles means he has seen a broad range of difficulties and practical pressures people face day to day. He draws on those experiences when thinking with clients about next steps.
Thomas also describes living with ADHD himself. He says that helps him understand fast-thinking, emotional intensity and the urge to overthink from the inside. That personal perspective informs how he works with people who find their thoughts hard to settle.
Outside his counselling work Thomas spends time as a surfing instructor and is a father to two daughters. He uses plain language in sessions and aims for calm, clear listening to help people make sense of their situation and decide what to try next.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. It helps when past bonds affect how someone relates to others or manages closeness. Client-centred counselling puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work and involves listening, reflecting and following what matters most to the client. Trauma-focused work pays attention to the impact of painful events and aims to help someone process difficult memories and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Thomas will talk with a client about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways of working. Decisions about emphasis and methods are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around everyday life and reducing travel time. This can make it easier to attend during work breaks or when juggling family routines. The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm available formats before booking. Many people find that online sessions allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for quieter, undisturbed time without leaving home.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, eating issues, anger and depression among other life changes.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He describes a straightforward, person-centred style and uses attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches as part of his work.
How long has he been practising?
He has 11 years of experience working across schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use 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.