- Attachment-informed
- Practical steps
- BACP member
About Carmen
Carmen Roberts is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. She focuses on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and regain control when problems start to take over. Carmen aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.
She brings seven years of experience and a degree in Therapeutic Counselling from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). Carmen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a Diploma in Criminal Psychology. She is qualified to work with individuals and couples.
Her approach looks at patterns that started in early relationships and how they shape present behaviour. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to understand bonds and Psychodynamic thinking to look at repeating themes. Solution-Focused work helps set clear, short-term goals and steps to change.
Carmen has worked in a range of settings outside private practice, including a police force and an NHS eating disorder service. She also volunteers with Cruse Bereavement Care and has run an employee well-being scheme, which informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
People who come to her for support often want help with things like abandonment fears, codependency, communication problems, body image concerns, or substance issues. Carmen works with each person to plan achievable steps and to build skills for better relationships and daily coping.
How her approaches translate to online support
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions. It helps people understand why they feel distant, clingy or afraid of loss and supports building safer ways of relating.Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on recurring patterns and hidden emotions that influence behaviour. It helps uncover the sources of long-running problems like emptiness, control issues or repeating relationship cycles.
Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-directed and practical. It helps set clear, short-term aims and identifies small steps that can be tried between sessions to create change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then agree a plan together. This collaborative process can include trying different techniques to see what fits.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need sessions that fit around work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly support?
Carmen supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and grief. She also works with related issues such as codependency, attachment and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational with a focus on understanding relationship patterns. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes and set clear short-term goals.
What relevant background does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years' experience and a degree in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB, plus a Diploma in Criminal Psychology and volunteering with bereavement services.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.