Anthony Roots, BACP

Anthony Roots helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. He also supports those dealing with ADHD and a range of related issues such as panic attacks, mood problems, and feelings of isolation. Anthony writes simply and directly to make the first step feel easier for someone reading on a phone or a small screen.

He spent time working within the NHS and in private practice, gathering four years of professional experience. That background means he is familiar with common mental health problems and the way services can feel from the inside. Anthony holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP in his credentials.

In sessions he aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they really think and feel. He keeps language plain and practical, focusing on what someone wants to change and the small steps that can help. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person's needs.

Anthony works with a broad range of life concerns beyond immediate symptoms. He supports people with chronic pain and illness, issues around forgiveness, guilt and shame, sexuality and self-love, and questions about life purpose. Men's issues and midlife transitions are also within his focus.

People can expect a steady, supportive approach that balances listening with practical problem-solving. The aim is to help someone feel more able to manage day-to-day life and to make clearer choices about what comes next.

Approaches and how online sessions help

Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clear goals. One approach helps people learn to manage intense anxiety and panic by identifying triggers and building small coping steps that can be practised between sessions. Another approach concentrates on trauma and abuse by helping someone to stabilise their emotions, name painful memories safely, and rebuild a sense of control over daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what matters most, try different ways of working, and adjust methods to fit the person's goals and preferences. Finding the right fit often happens over a few sessions rather than all at once.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people meet face to face when that feels helpful. Phone sessions work well for those who prefer not to use video or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins and can be useful for keeping momentum between longer sessions. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.