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Thomas Roberson, BACP

Thomas Roberson is a counsellor with more than 11 years of experience.

About Thomas

Thomas Roberson is a counsellor with more than 11 years of experience. He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He writes in a direct, down-to-earth way and focuses on helping people feel steadier when life feels overwhelming.

Thomas practises in a person-centred style. He listens without judgement and avoids lecturing. Sessions aim to help clients hear themselves more clearly and make practical shifts rather than offering quick fixes.

Background and approach

His background includes work in schools, the NHS, addiction services and independent practice. That variety shaped a practical approach to problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse and the after-effects of loss and grief.

Thomas notes personal experience of living with ADHD, and he uses that perspective when clients describe racing thoughts, emotional intensity or trouble staying organised. He aims to create space where those experiences do not need explaining or hiding. He also helps with relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges and family conflict as individual concerns rather than family therapy.

Other areas he commonly works with include body image, codependency, anger, eating issues and coping with major life changes. Outside his practice he spends time surfing and parenting two girls. He describes the ocean as a teacher about change and resilience, and brings a calm, grounded presence to sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	364857	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Thomas names

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How his approaches work online

Thomas uses Trauma-Focused Therapy in ways that help people process distressing events and reduce their impact on daily life. This approach focuses on what happened and how it affects current thoughts and feelings, helping people find new ways to cope.

Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his practice and looks at how early relationships shape emotional patterns now. It can help with connection, trust and recurring relationship problems by noticing and changing unhelpful interaction styles.

He combines these approaches with a client-centred stance, which means sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities. He works with people collaboratively to choose which methods feel most useful for their goals and needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when a quieter setting or lower bandwidth is needed, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and different time zones while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Thomas help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma and abuse. He also supports people with relationship, parenting and self-esteem issues among other concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, person-centred approach that avoids lecturing. The aim is to listen deeply and help people make sense of their experience.

What experience does he bring?

He has over 11 years of clinical experience across schools, the NHS, addiction services and independent practice. That range informs a practical way of working.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom. All sessions are conducted in English.

Which session formats does he offer?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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