About Benjamin
Benjamin Roberts is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He greets clients with a warm, listening approach and places value on being heard. Ben aims to create a calm space where people can speak about what matters to them for as long as they need.
He describes himself as someone who sees the person rather than only the problem. Ben works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties.
Background and approach
He also supports people living with chronic health conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and people on the autism spectrum. His main clinical style draws on Person Centred work and Compassion Focused Therapy, approaches he uses to encourage self-understanding and kinder self-talk.
Sessions centre on listening, reflecting and helping people notice what they already do that helps and what gets in the way. Ben emphasises practical, relatable conversations rather than clinical jargon. He also addresses issues such as loneliness, guilt and shame, process addictions and sexual wellbeing.
LGBT is listed among his focus areas and he aims to be attentive to diverse sexual and gender identities. Clients join through a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step. Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions run via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What Benjamin works with
Everything Benjamin lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Benjamin is listed here; the rest shows what else Benjamin works with.
- 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 / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
How Ben uses person-centred and compassion-focused work online
Benjamin draws on Person Centred work and Compassion Focused Therapy in short, plain language. Person Centred work means the counsellor listens carefully and follows what the client brings, helping them find their own solutions and clarity. Compassion Focused Therapy emphasises learning kinder ways to talk to yourself and reducing self-criticism, which can help with shame, depression and anxiety.These approaches are collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which style or mix of methods fits best. That decision is based on the issues, personal goals and what feels most helpful during early sessions, so adjustments can be made as work progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you are unsure which session formats are offered, please confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. The focus is on making therapy workable within everyday life while exploring the issues that matter most.
Questions people ask about Benjamin
What kinds of issues does he help with?
Ben supports people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as addictions and relationship concerns. His broader work includes chronic illness, autism spectrum needs, loneliness and sexual wellbeing.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Person Centred and Compassion Focused approaches, prioritising listening and developing kinder self-talk. Sessions are conversational and aimed at helping people notice what helps them day to day.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years' experience working across mental health areas and with people who have chronic health conditions and autism spectrum needs. He highlights a supportive, non-judgemental style.
What credentials and location are listed?
Benjamin Roberts lists NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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