- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma focused therapy
- LGBT concerns
About Joe
Joe Roberts is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief and depression. He supports people who feel overwhelmed by day-to-day life or by particular events that keep recurring.
Joe describes his work as exploring both the immediate problem and the wider patterns behind it. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. He also draws on trauma-focused approaches when experiences of harm or frightening events influence how someone copes now.
Sessions focus on talking through what matters most right now while also noticing repetitive ways of thinking and relating. He pays attention to sexuality, gender-related issues and the emotional effects of loss. Practical concerns such as addiction, body image and problems with intimacy are part of the work he accepts.
People can expect a conversational style aimed at making difficult topics clearer. Joe helps identify unhelpful patterns like avoidance, codependency or isolation, and he supports exploring alternatives. He also addresses guilt, shame and issues linked to HIV or infidelity when these come up.
He works in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service’s booking flow.
Psychodynamic and Trauma-Informed Work Online
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions using this approach help people notice repeating patterns, understand why they feel stuck, and try out different ways of relating to others.Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on how frightening or harmful events affect mood and behaviour now. In online sessions this can mean gently approaching difficult memories, learning ways to respond when triggers appear, and developing calmer reactions over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together decide whether to focus more on psychodynamic exploration or on trauma-focused strategies. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Check the matching questionnaire and booking flow for current session options and practical details.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational approach that looks at current problems and the patterns behind them. Psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas inform the work.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.