Roselyn Robertson, BACP

Roselyn Robertson is a Masters qualified counsellor who brings both clinical training and long experience from the social care sector to her therapeutic work. She has 19 years working with individuals and families in social care, and for the past 4 years she has practised as a professional counsellor. Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career concerns, depression, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also offers support around abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication and commitment problems, domestic violence, and family of origin matters.

Roselyn emphasises compassion and nonjudgemental listening, attending carefully to each person’s identity and cultural background. She works with evidence-based approaches and operates within relevant British legislation including the Equality Act 2010, and follows the BACP Ethical Framework. Her BACP credential denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects adherence to professional standards. Treatment is tailored to each individual, using their strengths and resilience as a foundation for practical strategies and longer-term change.

Roselyn recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and approaches every step with respect and support, helping clients shape a more fulfilling life on their own terms.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, while focusing on actions that reflect personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and when navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and safety, helping people address issues like abandonment, trust, and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work, providing a respectful, empathic environment where strengths and self-direction guide the pace and focus of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Roselyn works collaboratively to identify what fits best for each person. She draws on these approaches and tailors the work to clients' needs, goals and preferences so the therapeutic plan evolves with the relationship.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach people who live far away, and provide different ways to engage with registered professionals and therapists depending on comfort and convenience.