Choosing a Therapist
Choosing the right counsellor often comes down to how well you can work together and whether there is a connection, rather than the type of therapy or symptom you need help with. This site will hopefully help you establish if I might be the right person to help you.
Welcome to Jack Roberts Counselling
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 also work with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness and coaching/mentoring in whichever ways might help you. I currently provide online counselling via video (normally Zoom but I’m happy to work with other platforms) and email counselling.
I have an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Keele University and am a qualified mindfulness meditation teacher with Mindfulness Now.
I’ve been drawn towards counselling and support ever since I volunteered aged 18 with Niteline (a university listening and information service). I then spent over 30 years pursuing a business and management career before becoming a self-employed marketing consultant and trainer. But I was always drawn towards roles providing guidance and support, hence why I am now a counsellor and therapist.
My life has been spent juggling obligations and commitments and I have experienced trauma and 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 specific areas in which I specialise include:
Living in a World Not Suited to Us
For example, Highly Sensitive Persons and Empaths plus other forms of neurodiversity including autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, synaesthesia and Gifted Adults. My approach to this is explained in more detail in Neuroaffirmative Therapy.
Mid Life Crisis, Burn Out & Overwhelm
This is what often brings us to counselling and can lead to major changes in our life. Examples of this could include redundancy, moving home, new family, caring for elderly parents and health issues. I know what it’s like to live a life with pressure, stress and obligations without 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 we take into adulthood, e.g. bullying, trauma, parental separation, living with alcoholic parents, etc. You can read more about how I can help with this at the Counselling for Childhood Emotional Neglect page.
How I Can Help
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. Some of the specific services I offer are shown below.
Online sessions via Zoom are £40 per hour (I’m happy to discuss this – please don’t let price be a barrier) and I have a flexible approach to session length, number of sessions and the methods used to help you. As the best way of choosing a counsellor is to talk to them to see if you would be a match, I also offer an initial free 30-45 minute discussion. Complete the contact form if you are interested in seeing how I could help you.
Email Therapy and Counselling
Email therapy and email counselling can be useful where online or in-person is not possible or desirable. For example, travel or speech and hearing problems, or where you prefer to write and reflect rather than answer in real-time.
Coaching & Personal Development
Counselling and therapy are often about finding help in times of need or struggle but sometimes we want to learn and develop new things. I can help with coaching, mentoring and personal development to help you grow and achieve.
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.
Using and Learning Mindfulness
Mindfulness, or becoming more aware, is an essential skill for counselling, therapy and coaching. I can help you learn how to use and apply it, or help you find how to use it more effectively.
Therapy for Men
Men are often taught to endure and tough it out rather than engaging with how they feel, but this damages mental health. Counselling specifically for men can help you learn how to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Neuroaffirmative Therapy
Neuroaffirming therapy and counselling means accepting how people are without trying to change them. It is particularly useful with neurodiversity where people are often diagnosed and ‘treated’. Learn how to celebrate who you are and live from it.
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.
