Choosing a Therapist
Rather than the type of therapy or symptom that you need help with, choosing the right counsellor really comes down to how well you can work together and whether there is a connection. This site will hopefully help you establish if I might be the right person to help you.
Welcome to Jack Roberts Counselling
I’ve always been drawn towards counselling and support and first worked in it as a student volunteer aged 18. I then spent over 30 years pursuing a business and management career before becoming a self-employed marketing consultant and trainer. During that time I was always drawn towards roles providing coaching, guidance and support, hence why I am now a counsellor.
My counselling approach is person-centred which means it’s based on what you need and what might work for you, rather than focused on a specific technique or set of symptoms. I have an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Keele University but am also a qualified mindfulness meditation teacher with Mindfulness Now and have trained in both cognitive-behavioural therapy and coaching/mentoring.
I have spent my life juggling obligations and commitments but have also experienced lots of difficulties, both in childhood and as a working adult. As well as working with symptoms and feelings such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and generally ‘not feeling good’ or struggling, some of the areas in which I have personal lived experience include:
Living in a World Not Suited to Us
For example, Highly Sensitive Persons and other forms of neurodiversity including autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, synaesthesia and Gifted Adults.
Mid Life Crisis, Burn Out & Overwhelm
This is often the event which brings us to counselling and can lead to us making major changes in our life. I know what it’s like to live a life with pressure, stress and obligations but never really having been taught how to deal with it.
Childhood Issues
Many of us had less than idyllic childhoods which have left us with a legacy that we take into adulthood, e.g. bullying, parental separation, living with alcoholic parents, etc. You can read more about my approach to helping you with this at the Childhood Issues page.
If you want more information I’ve explained a little bit more about myself and my approach in the video, or alternatively in my Personal Approach page.
How I Can Help
As the best way of choosing a counsellor is to talk to them to see if you would be a match, complete the contact form if you are interested in having an initial 30-45 minute discussion. Sessions are online based around £50 per hour but I have a flexible approach on payment terms, session length and the methods used to help you.
Personal Approach to Support
Read more about my background, expertise and how I approach counselling and therapy, including how mindfulness can help.
Personal Development
Whilst counselling is often about finding help in times of need or struggle, sometimes we want to learn and develop new things. I can help with mindfulness skills, coaching and mentoring to help you move towards personal goals.
Corporate Wellbeing & Development
My 35 years in the business world means I can put together packages for staff wellbeing, mindfulness, coaching and emotional intelligence skills training.
My Journey of Finding Peace
I’ve always been drawn towards writing and journalling and found it a big help in my own journey. I’ve written a book about my experiences but it also contains guidance on ways to live and thinking patterns. Creating it has helped me and reading it may also help you too.
Contact Form
Although I am based in Shavington, Crewe, I currently only provide online therapy using Zoom but I do have good availability including daytimes, evenings and weekends and can offer flexibility around session times and lengths.
You can get in touch using the form below or my contact details.
