Carmen Roberts, BACP
UK counsellor specialising in relationships and trauma
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions support
- Attachment issues
About Carmen Roberts
Carmen Roberts is a UK-based counsellor with seven years of professional experience who brings a thoughtful, inquisitive approach to mental health. She is interested in why people think, feel, and behave the way they do, and she explores how both nature and nurture shape each person’s view of the world. Carmen believes that many of us develop strategies to manage difficulties, but sometimes those strategies begin to control us; she works with people to reclaim a greater sense of agency in their lives and relationships.
Carmen holds a degree in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), which is an organisation that provides recognised qualifications for counsellors. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and she also holds a Diploma in Criminal Psychology. She is qualified to work with individuals and couples and tailors her support to each person’s unique circumstances.
Alongside private practice, Carmen volunteers with Cruse Bereavement Care and brings experience from roles at Gloucestershire Constabulary and the Gloucestershire NHS Eating Disorders Unit. She has also managed an employee well-being scheme, and draws on this varied background when supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief.
Carmen holds a degree in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), which is an organisation that provides recognised qualifications for counsellors. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and she also holds a Diploma in Criminal Psychology. She is qualified to work with individuals and couples and tailors her support to each person’s unique circumstances.
Alongside private practice, Carmen volunteers with Cruse Bereavement Care and brings experience from roles at Gloucestershire Constabulary and the Gloucestershire NHS Eating Disorders Unit. She has also managed an employee well-being scheme, and draws on this varied background when supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carmen Roberts have?
Carmen Roberts has seven years of experience working in counselling and related roles.
Is Carmen Roberts a registered therapist?
Yes. Carmen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Carmen Roberts provide therapy?
Carmen provides therapy in English.
Where is Carmen Roberts located?
Carmen is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Carmen Roberts as my therapist?
You can work with Carmen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carmen Roberts work with international clients?
Carmen Roberts does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carmen Roberts cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Working Online with Attachment, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused Approaches
Carmen draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current ways of relating. This approach helps identify patterns of closeness and distance and supports people who struggle with abandonment, trust, or ongoing relationship difficulties.She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at the deeper emotional patterns that shape behaviour and feeling. This longer-view approach can be useful for understanding how past experiences affect present responses, particularly when there are repeating themes such as emptiness, control issues, or unresolved trauma.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used when a practical, goal-oriented path is helpful. This method concentrates on strengths and small, achievable changes to reduce stress and build coping skills in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carmen works collaboratively with people to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as those needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals to provide consistent support across different formats.