Joe Roberts, BACP
Joe Roberts is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses Psychodynamic Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people feel steadier.
About Joe
Joe Roberts is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses Psychodynamic Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people feel steadier. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. He also supports people with LGBT-related matters and issues linked to gender dysphoria and HIV/AIDS.
Joe works in a straightforward way. Sessions give space to talk about what is worrying someone now. He helps people follow patterns from the past that keep causing pain.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to make day-to-day life feel more manageable. He has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That means he follows professional standards set by the organisation.
His practice addresses a range of linked difficulties. These include attachment issues, avoidant personality, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems. He also works with drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, shame and guilt, infidelity, isolation and family problems.
In sessions he pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. He also uses trauma-focused methods when painful events keep getting reactivated. The aim is to reduce distress and help people make clearer choices about relationships and self-care.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400926 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joe works with
Everything Joe lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joe lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, needs and preferences and together decide which way of working fits best. Therapy is collaborative, with adjustments made as understanding grows and needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different circumstances. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to schedule around work, family or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Joe help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. He also helps with related issues such as body image, codependency and isolation.
How would he approach my difficulties in therapy?
He combines psychodynamic work with trauma-focused methods to look at how past experiences affect current feelings. Sessions aim to understand patterns and reduce distress in day-to-day life.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Joe has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed. That experience shapes how he recognises and responds to common patterns of difficulty.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. He practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I see him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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