Carmen Roberts, BACP

Carmen Roberts helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and bereavement. She writes plainly and works to make sense of why people think and act as they do. Carmen aims to help people feel more in charge of their choices and relationships again.

She talks through patterns that keep repeating and looks at everyday thoughts and habits that feed distress. Carmen uses approaches that focus on attachment, unconscious patterns, and practical solutions to bring clearer choices. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on what someone wants to change.

Carmen holds a degree in Therapeutic Counselling from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, CPCAB, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She also has a Diploma in Criminal Psychology. Those qualifications guide her practical way of working.

Her background includes volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Care and roles supporting wellbeing at Gloucestershire Constabulary and an NHS eating disorder unit. That work informs how she talks about grief, addiction and eating and food-related issues.

In therapy she helps people notice attachment patterns, address control or codependency problems, and make step-by-step changes. Conversations look at feelings, personal history and day-to-day habits so people can try new ways of relating and coping.

How attachment, psychodynamic and solution-focused work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how we trust and connect now. It helps when fear of abandonment, communication problems or codependency are getting in the way of close relationships.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on patterns that repeat without us realising it. It helps people spot hidden feelings and behaviours that fuel anxiety, emptiness or difficulty managing relationships.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, practical changes. It concentrates on what someone wants to be different and builds short-term steps to get there, which can suit stress, addiction and everyday habits that feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor an approach to the person's goals, needs and what feels most helpful. Decisions are collaborative and can change 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 around work, childcare and daily routines, and may reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals use different approaches to help clients make practical changes to thoughts and everyday habits.