- Client-Centred Therapy
- Anger and stress
- Communication work
About Robert
Robert Dawson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and identity-related concerns.
Robert draws on client-centred methods to keep the focus on the person in front of him. Sessions are conversational and grounded in the client's goals. He listens for what matters most and helps people talk through feelings, reactions and patterns that make life harder.
He has worked in a range of professional settings and with people from diverse backgrounds. His interest in human rights shaped why he became a counsellor, and he pays attention to how marginalisation and disability affect daily life.
Robert says he understands how daunting it can feel to begin counselling. He shares from personal experience of mental health struggles and a stammer, and he uses that perspective to be patient and steady in sessions. This informs how he supports people who feel different or left behind.
In practice he keeps the work practical. Conversations look at thoughts, emotions and behaviour, and consider small, manageable changes a person can try between meetings. People come for help with coping, managing anger, addressing addictions, improving communication, and navigating big life changes.
If someone wants to start they are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then arrange an initial session. Fees vary by location and services use a cancellable subscription model.
Client-centred work and online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and follows the client's pace. This helps people who struggle with anger, stress, low self-worth and relationship problems to make sense of their feelings and choices.Robert describes his approach as conversational and collaborative. He works with clients to identify goals and practical steps. Together they decide which methods suit the person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between meetings, and make it simpler to meet from a quieter location. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to help people practise new ways of responding to anger, rehearse communication, and check progress between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and related issues such as grief, trauma, relationship and sexuality concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred therapy, focusing conversations on the client's goals and experience while listening and reflecting back what matters most.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in a variety of professional settings with adults and young people.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as those details are not specified in the profile.
How does the payment work?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.