- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Addictions support
About Joe
Joe Roberts is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief and depression, and pays particular attention to feelings of guilt and shame.
He sees how problems often overlap in everyday life. He will invite a person to talk about whatever feels most pressing, whether a single event, a pattern of behaviour, or a low-level unease that won’t shift. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps the same feelings repeating and on noticing inner responses to those moments.
Joe draws on psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas to look at past experiences and how they shape present reactions. That means talking about earlier relationships and events, and how those memories influence current behaviour and emotional responses.
His approach encourages people to notice patterns, make connections, and try small changes between sessions. Practical conversations aim to reduce the burden of ongoing shame or guilt and to open alternatives to self-blame.
He also works with identity and sexuality-related concerns, including gender dysphoria and HIV or AIDS related issues, as well as relationship communication, addiction, and body image. People meet a counsellor who focuses on what is happening now and what has led to it, rather than quick fixes.
To begin, the service asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches translate online
Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that started earlier in life and how they turn up today. Online sessions can be used to reflect on relationships and repeated emotional responses, helping a person recognise long-standing cycles of guilt or shame.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on how specific distressing events affect current mood and behaviour. Online meetings can support approaches that gently revisit difficult memories and develop ways to manage strong reactions when they arise.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative planning can change as people learn more about what helps them.
The exact session formats that Joe offers should be confirmed before booking. In general, online options can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel. They also allow quieter check-ins that do not require video and shorter sessions when that suits a practical break in the day. Confirm the current session options when you choose to book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief and depression, and notes guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas to look at past experiences and present patterns, helping people notice how guilt or shame repeats and what keeps it in place.
What is his background or level of experience?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to try a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.