Anthony Roots
Practical support for stress and trauma
About Anthony
Anthony Roots helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. He aims to make the first step easier for anyone who feels overwhelmed or stuck. Anthony writes simply and speaks in a direct, calm way to help people feel heard.
He spent three years working in the NHS and in independent practice before moving to the current role. Anthony holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP in his profile.
Background and approach
He has four years of professional experience in total and continues to build practical skills working with common life difficulties. Sessions focus on making everyday life feel more manageable. Anthony encourages people to talk about what matters most and to try small, achievable changes between meetings.
He keeps sessions straightforward and tailored to each person’s needs rather than using technical language. Areas he pays attention to include chronic pain and illness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues and midlife concerns. He also supports people dealing with mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, self-love and social anxiety.
Anthony aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. He works alongside people to build coping strategies and clearer ways of thinking. The overall goal is to help people regain a sense of control and move towards a more fulfilling life.
What Anthony works with
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How evidence-based approaches work online
Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes in day-to-day life to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. This method helps with panic attacks, social anxiety and low mood by giving people concrete steps to try.Another helpful approach concentrates on coping with trauma and addictive behaviours by building safety, stabilisation and skills for managing strong feelings. This supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress, addiction cycles and intense shame or guilt.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and flexibility for busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and other commitments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Also listed
- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
