Thomas Roberson

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction and recovery
• Attachment issues

About Thomas

Thomas Roberson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, grief and low self-esteem using a person-centred way of working. He works in a straightforward, non-judgemental manner and relies on the person-centred approach to help people hear themselves more clearly. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he has 11 years' experience.

Roberson has worked across schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice. That variety has exposed him to many different kinds of difficulty and practical pressures. He writes plainly in sessions and avoids lecturing; he helps people talk through what matters to them and notice what changes might help.

He also draws on attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches when they are useful. Those methods are used to look at how early relationships and difficult events affect current feelings and behaviour. In practice this means talking about patterns, reactions and ways of relating that keep people stuck, then noticing different options.

Roberson mentions lived experience of ADHD, and he says this helps him understand fast or distracted thinking, emotional intensity and overwhelm from the inside. He aims to offer a steady presence for people who feel overstretched or worn out.

Outside work he spends time surfing and is a father to two daughters. His approach reflects a preference for clear conversation, practical reflection and steady, calm pacing rather than quick fixes.

How his approaches are used in online counselling

Thomas Roberson uses person-centred work to focus on what matters most to the individual, helping them speak and be heard without judgement. This approach concentrates on the client's perspective and what the person wants to change.

He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at ways early relationships shape current patterns. That can be useful for relationship issues, attachment difficulties and some self-esteem concerns. Trauma-focused work is aimed at supporting people to process distressing events and reduce their ongoing impact on mood and behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs and goals, and adjust those choices as the work progresses. The emphasis is on practical planning and collaboration rather than a fixed regime.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The site process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited.

Topics Thomas lists

• Stress and 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 and 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 addictions
• 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

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Thomas

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety and stress among the main concerns he works on and uses person-centred, attachment and trauma-informed approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a straightforward, person-centred way and also uses attachment-based and trauma-focused methods when helpful.

What experience does he have?

He has 11 years' experience working across schools, the NHS, addiction services and private practice.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

Yes. The biography states that international clients are accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

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