Thank you so much for checking out my Better Help Profile! I’m Rob and I’ve worked as a therapist in a variety of professional settings for nearly a decade. I have worked with both adults and young people from all ages and backgrounds in my work. I am passionate about working alongside those who might feel different, left behind or marginalised and my work as a therapist emerged from my academic work in human rights. I value that every one of us is unique and I can guarantee your individual needs will be heard, seen and respected if you decide to work with me.
There is no concern too big or small for counselling and I will work compassionately with whatever you wish to explore and will always put your goals at the forefront of our time together. I know from personal experience how daunting it can be to take that first step towards counselling. I will offer you a non-judgemental, respectful, and sensitive ‘safe space’ where you can explore whatever might be on your mind and whatever challenge you are facing in life. My clients tell me I’m a very warm softly spoken individual and I believe this is vital to working effectively with you as an individual!
I know life can be extremely tough and I will meet your needs where they are right now.
I fundamentally believe a collaborative process between counsellor and client is essential. Building a positive, trusting therapeutic relationship will be at the heart of our work as it is where I believe the best outcomes in counselling lie. I hope counselling could offer a space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and we can work together to see how I can best support you. I would describe myself as an integrative counsellor who likes to embrace good practice from different counselling approaches, but above all I tailor my approach to what your unique needs are.
I believe counselling is an opportunity to help you unlock your full potential, feel more empowered and to be more accepting of yourself. Counsellors are human beings just like you, and I have personal experience of what it is like to struggle with your mental health. This enhances my ability to empathise with people and helps me appreciate what you experience as a client. I am happy to share that I have a stammer, and this disability helps me be more empathic in my work. I believe my disability helps me be one of the most patient and sensitive counsellors you are likely to find who prides himself on making clients feel comfortable. I endeavour to be my full authentic self as a counsellor, and I'll encourage you to do the same. Given my own disability I have a particular interest in working with those who experience disability or marginalisation, and I am very interested in working with individuals who see improved communication as a way to improve their mental wellbeing.
I have considerable experience of working with a wide range of emotional concerns including depression and anxiety, confidence and self-worth, grief and loss, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, relationships and sexuality, and trauma. I abide by the highest professional standards and integrate the ethical values that lie at the heart of counselling into everything I do.
If you feel I might be the right kind of counsellor at this time, I look forward to potentially working with you. Please feel free to get in touch and ask any questions you might have about me, my work, or my approach to therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP # 340162
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Rob is a bubbly and considerate therapist. He is able to put me at ease even with difficult conversations. Highly recommend
Written on Mar 19, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Rob is a genuinely warm, kind, and thoughtful therapist. He creates a space where you feel comfortable opening up and always listens with real care and attention. I appreciated how he would gently probe and help me explore my feelings rather than rushing to conclusions. His support meant a lot to me during a difficult period, and I'm very grateful for the time we worked together.
Written on Mar 05, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Amazing therapist! I have become less stressed, less anxious and overall a happier person working on my issues with Robert .
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Really great therapist with a friendly, approachable and laid back persona. Puts you at ease straight away. I would highly recommend him.
Written on Sep 13, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Robert is extremely easy to talk to, he eases you into the conversation and his bubbly aura helps you feel at ease with and thus you feel it easier to open up and discuss with him everything.
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
An incredible therapist! Always so understanding and helpful and he’s so great at listening and being supportive! :) and really easy to talk to!
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem