- Person-centred work
- CBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Robert
Robert Marshall is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and anger. He also supports people facing grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, career pressures and life changes.
Robert uses a person-centred stance that focuses on listening closely and getting to know each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills gained through volunteering work, and also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they help. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with room to talk about feelings and day-to-day problems.
He describes his approach as down-to-earth. He aims to keep conversations honest and non-judgemental so people can say what they really feel. He works with emotions directly and talks through how patterns of thought and behaviour link to anger, addictions or low mood.
Robert also speaks from lived experience of addiction and severe depression. He says seeking help made a real difference for him, and that experience informs how he supports others. That personal perspective is used to understand setbacks and motivation, not to offer guarantees.
Background and approach: clients can expect short, clear sessions that balance listening with practical steps. Robert uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thinking. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Together these tools help people manage temper, reduce impulsivity and handle relationship strain.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert blends person-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills. Person-centred work means the therapist focuses on hearing what matters most and responding without judgement. CBT involves noticing thought patterns and trying small behavioural experiments to reduce anger and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh up change and build momentum when they feel stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. Robert will discuss goals, practical needs and what methods feel most useful. He works collaboratively to try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress or challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online working can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for consistency and for trying things between meetings, and a therapist can suggest ways to adapt exercises for use at home or work.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger and related issues such as grief, intimacy and relationship strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style with practical tools. That means close listening plus CBT and motivational interviewing techniques when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working as a counsellor and volunteer roles that developed his CBT and MI skills.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does accept international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.