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Benjamin Roberts

Therapist · United Kingdom

Benjamin Roberts, NCPS

Warm person-centred counselling with compassion focus

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Compassion focused
  • Supports long-term illness

About Benjamin

Benjamin Roberts is a counsellor who welcomes conversations about difficult moments. He aims to make people feel heard and respected from the first contact. Benjamin recognises the effort it takes to reach out and treats that step as important.

Benjamin works from a person-centred stance that puts the client's experience first. He also uses compassion-focused ideas to help people develop a kinder relationship with themselves. He describes the person seeking help as the expert in their life and invites clients to set the pace and focus for sessions.

His work covers common concerns such as anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. He also supports people with addictions and offers help around self-esteem and sexuality. Benjamin notes additional experience with chronic pain, chronic illness such as CFS/ME, autism spectrum conditions and issues that follow divorce or separation.

Sessions aim to give space to talk through what feels hard now and to try practical ways of making day-to-day life more manageable. Benjamin focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients find clearer ways forward. He welcomes people who need support for feelings of guilt, shame, isolation or panic.

Benjamin holds NCPS as his stated credential and works from the United Kingdom. He offers sessions in English and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches work online

Benjamin uses person-centred methods that focus on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. That approach involves open-ended conversation, careful reflection and helping people notice their own strengths; it suits issues like low mood, relationship strain and self-esteem concerns.

He also draws on compassion-focused ideas which teach ways to reduce self-criticism and build kinder self-talk. These techniques often use short exercises, guided reflection and attention to emotional responses, which can help with guilt, shame, panic or chronic illness distress.

Finding the best way of working is collaborative. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust techniques to match the client’s goals and preferences. Together they decide which tools to try and when to change approach.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats available before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Many people find remote work helpful because it fits around work or healthcare appointments, removes travel time and can make scheduling quicker. Some sessions can be shorter or use fewer visual demands to suit tiring days, while others follow a fuller conversational model to cover deeper themes.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Benjamin commonly help with?

He works with anxiety, depression, relationship problems and addictions, and also supports people facing chronic pain, chronic illness and autism spectrum related concerns.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions are grounded in person-centred work and compassion-focused ideas, with an emphasis on listening, self-kindness and letting the client guide the pace.

How much experience does he have?

Benjamin has three years of professional experience working across a range of mental health issues and with people living with long-term health conditions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He lists NCPS as his credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

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