Carmen RobertsBACP

Carmen Roberts is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and grief. She explains emotional patterns plainly and offers a calm, practical space to talk through difficult moments. Carmen draws on what a person has already learned and helps them discover ways to regain control of life and relationships.

Carmen has a degree in Therapeutic Counselling from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). She also holds a Diploma in Criminal Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). That mix of study and hands-on roles informs how she approaches concerns such as attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency and communication problems.

Her style is conversational and focused. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and test small, manageable changes. She uses ideas from Attachment-Based Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to look at early relationship influences, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and practical steps.

Carmen has seven years of experience across private practice and voluntary work. Her background includes volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Care, work in an NHS eating disorders unit and experience with Gloucestershire Constabulary. These roles shape how she supports people dealing with grief, eating and food-related issues, and complex relationship dynamics.

People meet Carmen for clear, goal-oriented conversations that still leave room to reflect. She aims to balance exploration of past patterns with actions that improve everyday coping and communication.

Approaches that guide online counselling choices

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape feelings and behaviour. It helps uncover patterns in close relationships, such as abandonment or dependent behaviours, and supports building more secure connections.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on underlying thoughts and emotions that influence current life. It helps people understand repetitive patterns, such as control issues or communication problems, and how past experiences affect present reactions.

Solution-Focused Therapy centres on small, practical steps and clear goals. It is useful when someone wants short-term change, for example improving coping with stress, setting boundaries in relationships, or reducing addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which ideas to try, based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time and offer a way to maintain continuity between appointments. They also allow flexible scheduling for shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what works best.