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Frederick Roberts, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for anxiety and life stress

9 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Spanish, French · online sessions

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About Frederick

Frederick Roberts is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who has nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults and young adults who are feeling anxious, stressed, low in mood, or overwhelmed by life changes. He speaks English, Spanish and French, and supports people with a wide range of concerns including relationship worries, grief, ADHD, addictions and trauma.

His way of working is warm and interactive. Frederick aims to build a respectful space where people can speak openly about difficult feelings.

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Background and approach

He listens without judgement and helps clients name what matters most to them. Frederick draws on several approaches to shape sessions to each person. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thinking patterns and practical steps, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on values and action, and Attachment-Based ideas to make sense of relationship patterns.

He also uses person-centred methods to keep the conversation focused on the client. Sessions typically involve talking things through, trying small experiments between sessions, and building skills to manage strong emotions. He helps people work through issues such as self-esteem, sleeping problems, eating concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue.

Frederick also supports those coping with bereavement, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, and longer-term mood conditions. He offers several ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It often involves noticing difficult thoughts and learning simple exercises to keep moving towards chosen goals, which can help with anxiety and motivation.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. Sessions focus on practical tools such as thought records, behavioural experiments and step-by-step plans to reduce unhelpful patterns like avoidance or rumination.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape expectations in current relationships. In online sessions this approach helps people recognise patterns, practice new ways of relating and build more stable connections with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Frederick will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so sessions remain relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for exercises. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or need brief check-ins. These options make it easier to attend therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as grief, trauma and relationship worries. Other areas include self-esteem, ADHD, addictions and sleep or eating issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Expect open conversation, practical suggestions and collaborative goal-setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working as a mental health counsellor with adults and young adults in the UK.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French to support a wider range of clients.
How can sessions be delivered?
Frederick provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Spanish, French

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