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Thomas Roberson

Thomas Roberson, BACP

BACP counsellor - Anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 364857
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

About Thomas

Thomas Roberson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and other common life problems. Thomas also notes a focus on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and body image.

He practises in a straightforward, person-centred way that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions are conversational and practical. Thomas aims to help people sort out what feels overwhelming so they can feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day demands.

His background includes work across schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice. That variety means he has supported people through many different kinds of difficulty, from substance problems to grief and relationship breakdown. He also speaks from personal experience of living with ADHD and says this helps him understand fast-moving thoughts and emotional intensity without the need for extra explanation.

In session he listens closely and helps people notice patterns, make sense of difficult feelings and try small, workable changes. He avoids lecturing and strives to keep things plain and practical. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Outside of clinical work he is a surf instructor and a father. He uses everyday metaphors and simple language to help people put changes into practice in ordinary life. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How Thomas's approaches work in online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at how trust and closeness developed and helps people notice how those patterns turn up now in anxiety, relationships or parenting. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person speaking at the centre. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach is useful for low self-esteem, feeling stuck or wanting clearer decision-making. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will talk with the client about concerns, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant and practical. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. Confirm specific session formats before booking, as these are not listed in the biography. Many people use remote sessions because they save travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a busy day and make it simpler to keep a regular routine. Thomas aims to help people translate what happens in session into their daily lives, whether that means brief practical steps between meetings or paced, deeper work over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a straightforward, person-centred approach that is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on listening, noticing patterns and trying small changes.

How much experience does he have?

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

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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