- Psychodynamic approach
- Trauma-focused work
- Supports LGBT concerns
About Joe
Joe Roberts is a transpersonal therapist based in the United Kingdom. He uses a reflective, person-centred way of working to help people make sense of difficult feelings and repeated behaviour. His background includes three years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He sees a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. He also addresses issues around sexuality and gender, including LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria. Joe supports people dealing with shame, isolation and relationship difficulties such as communication problems and infidelity.
Joe blends psychodynamic ideas with trauma-focused practice to look at how early experiences and past hurts shape current reactions. Sessions involve talking through patterns, naming what is happening, and locating practical ways to respond differently. He aims to help people connect with their own inner guidance and make choices that feel more meaningful.
His work also covers attachment-related difficulties, avoidant personality patterns, codependency and body image concerns. He assists people coping with drug and alcohol problems, eating-related issues, HIV / AIDS related stress, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. The approach is conversational and paced to each person’s needs.
People start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Sessions are arranged according to therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work translate online
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat in day-to-day life and how past relationships shape current reactions. It often involves noticing recurring feelings, linking them to past experiences, and using that awareness to change how you respond.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of distressing events and on reducing how much those memories interfere with daily living. It usually combines careful, paced discussion of what happened with practical strategies to manage strong reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with the person to identify needs, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative way means the approach can change if something else seems more helpful.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy life and removing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins on a lunch break or to avoid camera use when that helps. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression along with addictions, grief and a range of relationship and identity issues such as LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He blends reflective, psychodynamic listening with trauma-focused methods. Sessions aim to uncover patterns and offer practical ways to respond differently.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical practice and brings that direct experience into sessions to help people understand recurring difficulties.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary depending on location and therapist availability.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.