- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused steps
- Trauma-Focused work
About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience working across the United Kingdom. He helps people tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, work pressures and anger. His practice includes support for people facing addiction, sleep or eating problems, ADHD and other life changes.
He blends a client-centred way of working with practical steps drawn from Egan’s Skilled Helper Model. That means he listens for what matters most, and then works with the person to set clear goals and small, achievable actions. Sessions aim to balance emotional support with real-world problem solving.
Robert has worked in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes in England and Ireland since 2016. He has experience with people from a wide range of cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds. He also provides Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs and travels to workplaces across the UK for that work.
In a typical session he encourages straightforward conversation about current pressures and patterns that keep problems going. He will help identify simple strategies to reduce acute stress and manage anger more constructively. Practical tools might include boundary-setting, brief coping plans and clearer communication techniques.
People looking for a mix of listening and action often choose this approach. The first steps are a short questionnaire and a scheduled session to agree priorities and decide what to work on together.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping the person find their own answers. It is useful for exploring feelings like anger, grief or anxiety and for building clearer self-understanding. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps. Sessions look for what is already working and build short-term goals and actions to reduce stress and manage reactions more effectively. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers focused ways of working through the aftermath of traumatic events and can be helpful after critical incidents or other distressing experiences. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and can be arranged to work around work breaks or other commitments. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure the arrangements match personal circumstances.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, work pressures and anger among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a client-centred approach combined with Egan’s Skilled Helper Model to listen first and then set practical goals and steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in the UK and Ireland, including time in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.