Thomas Roberson, BACP

Thomas Roberson brings 11 years of experience to his counselling practice in the United Kingdom. He holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Thomas writes plainly and calmly, and he aims to create a space where people can unburden and make sense of what they are feeling.

He sees people who are overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or feeling not quite themselves. Thomas helps clients untangle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma-related issues. He also supports concerns around self-esteem, intimacy, body image, eating issues, anger and coping with major life changes.

Thomas works in a person-centred way that treats people as the experts of their own lives. He listens without judgment and avoids lecturing. Sessions focus on helping people hear themselves clearly, find steady footing and make practical changes that feel manageable.

His background includes work across schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice. That range of settings informs a flexible style suited to different kinds of struggle. Thomas also lives with ADHD, so he understands what it feels like when thoughts race, emotions feel intense or daily tasks become difficult.

Outside his practice he spends time with his two daughters and teaches surfing. He draws on simple, tangible metaphors from everyday life to help people notice change and move forward. If someone wants a calm, grounded counsellor who listens deeply, Thomas aims to offer that steady presence.

How Thomas’s approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and expectations. Online sessions use conversations to notice patterns in closeness, trust and separation, which can help with abandonment, attachment issues and blended family concerns.

Client-centred therapy focuses on helping people feel heard and respected. In this approach the counsellor mirrors and reflects what the person says so they can discover their own answers; it is helpful for stress, self-esteem, decision-making and coping when life feels overwhelming.

Trauma-focused work concentrates on recognising and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events. It helps people process painful memories and lessen their effect on day-to-day functioning, supporting recovery from abuse, disaster-related distress and addiction-related trauma.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Thomas will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt the style to fit those needs. This collaborative process is ongoing rather than fixed at the first session.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful when visual cues and a fuller conversational flow matter. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or need a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, allow shorter check-ins, and help people who think better in writing. These formats make it possible to work around work, family and travel commitments.