Grant Roberts, BACP
Experienced counsellor for midlife and change
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- Person-centred approach
- Practical tools
- Values-focused work
About Grant
Grant Roberts is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and challenges around relationships and intimacy. Grant also works with people dealing with ADHD, addiction, career strain and the particular pressures of midlife change.
He adopts a person-centred, humanistic stance that aims to make conversations feel calm and non-judgemental. Sessions are collaborative and focus on what matters most to the individual. Grant listens, reflects and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Grant draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single model. He uses elements of cognitive behavioural work to spot unhelpful thinking and form practical steps. He brings in attachment ideas to consider relational patterns and how early experiences shape present choices.
Dialectical and acceptance-based ideas are used when emotions feel overwhelming. These approaches help people tolerate strong feelings and commit to meaningful values. The emphasis is on practical tools alongside understanding.
Over the years Grant has supported people through bereavement, caregiving stress, body image concerns, and sexual and relationship diversity issues. He emphasises steady progress and aims to build confidence so people can take decisions that feel more in line with their values.
To begin, he asks people to say what they want to achieve and to set practical, realistic steps. The focus is on small changes that add up to a more manageable life.
He adopts a person-centred, humanistic stance that aims to make conversations feel calm and non-judgemental. Sessions are collaborative and focus on what matters most to the individual. Grant listens, reflects and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of everyday life.
Grant draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single model. He uses elements of cognitive behavioural work to spot unhelpful thinking and form practical steps. He brings in attachment ideas to consider relational patterns and how early experiences shape present choices.
Dialectical and acceptance-based ideas are used when emotions feel overwhelming. These approaches help people tolerate strong feelings and commit to meaningful values. The emphasis is on practical tools alongside understanding.
Over the years Grant has supported people through bereavement, caregiving stress, body image concerns, and sexual and relationship diversity issues. He emphasises steady progress and aims to build confidence so people can take decisions that feel more in line with their values.
To begin, he asks people to say what they want to achieve and to set practical, realistic steps. The focus is on small changes that add up to a more manageable life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then take small actions based on what matters to them. It can help when life feels stuck or when big choices in midlife cause uncertainty.Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being heard and understood. The counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection so people can find their own answers and rebuild confidence.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Grant will discuss options with each person and make decisions together based on goals, preferences and what feels comfortable. This collaborative planning means the chosen methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit more easily into a busy week and cut out travel time. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, daytime appointments around work, or conversations without needing to travel. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and what style of meeting will help you stay consistent.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Grant commonly help with?
Grant supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating issues, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and midlife change among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred, humanistic way that is empathic and non-judgemental while also offering practical tools and strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials are held?
Grant holds BACP, which is listed as his professional credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Grant?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.