Joe Roberts

• Psychodynamic therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Gender and sexuality concerns

About Joe

Joe Roberts works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression using a psychodynamic and trauma-focused approach. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience in practice.

He sees a range of concerns linked to relationships and identity. Common topics include sexual and gender questions, substance use, body image and eating issues. He also helps people who feel empty, isolated or stuck after loss or betrayal.

Joe describes his work as exploring both current problems and the deeper feelings behind them. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that repeat in present life. Trauma-focused methods are used where difficult events continue to affect daily functioning.

Sessions aim to make space to talk about what is troubling the person and to notice how past experiences shape current reactions. He pays attention to attachment and communication problems that often lie behind repeated difficulties. Practical aspects such as coping with shame, guilt or relationship breakdowns are part of the work.

Joe practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He offers counselling for issues including addiction, HIV / AIDS, gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns alongside more general mental health needs. Sessions are offered in English.

How his psychodynamic and trauma-focused work fits with online counselling

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and feelings that come from earlier life experiences. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways and notice long-standing habits that cause distress.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of specific upsetting events and on reducing the ways those events shape daily life. It aims to help people process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the counselling process. He will work collaboratively with the client to decide which method or combination suits their concerns, goals and preferences. That includes discussing how much focus to place on past patterns or on processing particular events.

The practical details of session formats should be confirmed before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the available session formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match everyday life.

Topics Joe lists

• Stress and 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 and AIDS
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Joe

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He works with anxiety, depression and related problems such as shame and emptiness.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses psychodynamic therapy and trauma-focused therapy to explore past patterns and responses to difficult events.

What experience does he have?

He has three years' experience working as a counsellor and is registered with the BACP.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he accept international clients?

He does not accept international clients at present.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.