Benjamin Roberts

• Addictions
• Person centred
• Compassion focused

About Benjamin

Benjamin Roberts works with addictions, LGBT issues, relationships, self-esteem and depression, using person centred and compassion focused approaches. He is registered with NCPS and has three years' experience in counselling work in the United Kingdom.

Ben welcomes straightforward talk. Sessions start by hearing what matters to the client and what they want to change. He treats people as the experts in their own lives and helps them find ways to manage difficulties. Conversations are practical and down to earth rather than full of technical language.

He has particular experience supporting people who live with chronic health conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis. He also works with people on the autism spectrum and those with disabilities, helping them navigate stress, isolation and day-to-day challenges. Addiction and relationship concerns are part of his regular work.

Ben also helps with issues such as divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, self-harm and process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behaviours. He is used to working with people affected by trauma, panic and military-related concerns. The focus is on clear steps that can be practised between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered within the UK context. Ben uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location. To start, clients use the Talk to a counsellor online button and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking the first session.

How Ben uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling

Benjamin works from a person centred stance which means he focuses on what the client says matters and helps them reflect on their own choices and feelings. This approach helps with depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues by building clearer self-understanding.

He also uses compassion focused ideas that aim to reduce self-criticism and shame. These techniques teach simple practices to notice harsh self-judgement and to respond with kinder, more constructive self-talk, which can help with guilt, addiction urges and trauma reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben will discuss what has helped in the past, what the client hopes to change, and which methods feel most practical. He treats this as a joint decision and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to have regular short check-ins, to manage appointments around work or caring responsibilities, and to choose quieter times that suit the client's routine.

Topics Benjamin lists

• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Questions about Benjamin

Does he work with addiction problems?

Yes. He lists drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions and gambling among the issues he works with.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a person centred way and uses compassion focused methods to help people manage thoughts and emotions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience working in counselling and related mental health areas.

Where is he based?

He practices in the United Kingdom and lists the UK as his location.

Which languages are available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at present.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary depending on location.

How do I start a first session?

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