Roberta King | Counsellor York | York Therapy Clinic

Roberta King (Counsellor for York Therapy Clinic)

Qualifications & Training

BSC Forensic Psychology (University of Teesside, 2005)
Post Grad certificate in the Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders (University of Leicester, 2008)
Addiction Studies Diploma (University of Leeds, 2014)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (York Learning, 2018)
MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Bath Spa University, 2023)

About Roberta King (Counsellor for York Therapy Clinic)

Roberta King is one of our dedicated Counsellors at York Therapy Clinic, specialising in an humanistic approach to therapy and counselling. She has extensive experience in supporting those with a wide range of issues, including addiction, anxiety, depression, bereavement, and low self-esteem.

As a humanistic counsellor, Roberta works from the basis that everyone has the propensity for change and growth, but they may have lost connection with and confidence in themselves.

She nurtures and encourages people to reconnect with their innate strengths and work towards self-acceptance – which often then leads to the positive change people come to counselling for.

Roberta has a specialist interest in supporting those experiencing addiction, and also offers creative interventions in therapy as an alternative way of expressing and exploring experiences, relationships and emotions.

Experienced Adult Counsellor

Roberta has been a qualified counsellor since 2018, and has spent over 20 years in helping related professions within various settings, including the voluntary sector, the NHS and the criminal justice system.

Her initial counselling training was in the Person-Centred approach, which she has since supplemented with CPD in CBT, EFT, and creative interventions in therapy.

After spending approximately 15 years working within drug and alcohol services, Roberta has gained a wealth of knowledge around addiction. In addition to this, she has a sound knowledge of neurodiversity and always aims to work in a neuro-inclusive way.

Humanistic Approach to Counselling in York

Roberta has always taken a real interest in people and really enjoyed being a listening ear for friends and family. The more that she worked in helping related roles, the more Roberta felt that counselling would be the ideal vocation.

Helping people in some way has always been something that Roberta has been drawn to, and she is constantly humbled by and feels privileged to hear her clients’ stories.

She enjoys seeing how people get to know themselves when they come to counselling and really enjoy building relationships with clients.

When Roberta is not working, she can often be found in nature with her love for walking and being outdoors. She also has a passion for football and have a season ticket for Newcastle United.

Registered with Professional Bodies

Roberta King (Counsellor) is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Roberta offers online counselling using Skype, Facetime, Zoom & WhatsApp Video. Other methods are also available.

If you wish to discuss working with Roberta or any of our therapists, psychologists or counsellors in York, contact us using the form below, or call us on 07788 129245.