Benjamin Roberts, NCPS

Benjamin Roberts is a counsellor who invites people to talk about what matters to them. He presents a calm, listening approach and emphasises being heard. He acknowledges the effort it takes to seek help and aims to make each session straightforward and compassionate.

He has three years of experience and uses person-centred and compassion-focused ways of working. That means sessions centre on the client’s own priorities and on building kindness towards oneself. Ben encourages people to reflect at their own pace and helps them find practical steps for everyday life.

His special interests include addictions, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with people coping with chronic health conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and with autistic people and others with disabilities.

Ben offers support around divorce and separation, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation, trauma and panic, and a range of process and substance-related addictions. He aims to be open and non-judgemental about sexuality, self-harm and struggles with self-worth.

Sessions focus on listening, exploring what is getting in the way, and trying small, realistic changes. Ben asks about goals and works with each person to find a helpful path forward. He welcomes questions and will discuss whether his way of working feels right before people book.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Person-centred work focuses on listening closely to the person and following their agenda. Online or remote sessions can still centre on what the client wants to discuss and give space for reflection and planning. Compassion-focused ways of working help people to develop a kinder relationship with themselves, using guided conversation and practical exercises that can be shared and reviewed during remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options with each person, try different techniques and adapt them to the client’s goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care if circumstances change, while the therapist and client agree on a schedule that suits everyday life.