- Client-centred approach
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-aware support
About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and life change. He works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to create a space where people can say what matters to them. Robert adapts his approach to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps alongside emotional support.
He blends a client-centred stance with elements of solution-focused work. That means sessions often begin with what the person wants to change and then move toward small, manageable steps to get there. He also draws on trauma-focused ideas when someone needs help processing distressing events.
Robert has worked in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland since 2016. That experience includes supporting people with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, bereavement and relationship concerns. He has worked with clients from a variety of cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds.
One area he often supports is critical incident stress management debriefs, travelling to workplaces across the UK to help people affected by traumatic events. In these settings he focuses on helping people process what happened and find practical ways to cope afterwards.
In sessions Robert aims to combine honest listening with hands-on problem solving. He encourages people to try small changes, such as setting boundaries, improving sleep routines or practising short grounding exercises. The aim is better day-to-day balance rather than quick fixes.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Robert often combines client-centred work with solution-focused ideas. Client-centred therapy centres on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they feel heard and can find their own answers. This helps with low mood, anxiety and self-esteem. Solution-focused work aims to identify small, realistic steps a person can try between sessions to change how things feel or work day to day, which suits practical problems like work stress or relationship difficulties.He also uses trauma-focused approaches when needed to help people process distressing events and reduce their ongoing impact. That can involve paced conversations about the event, learning grounding skills, and planning ways to manage triggers. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the person to decide what fits their goals, needs and preferences as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, check which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to include people who live in different places, including international clients. A conversation at the first appointment will clarify the best approach and practical arrangements for your situation.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
Robert supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and trauma. He also helps with career worries, addiction concerns, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD and self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a person-centred way of working combined with practical, solution-focused steps. That means sessions include attentive listening and setting small, achievable goals together.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of counselling and psychotherapy experience, including work in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes in England and Ireland since 2016.
What credentials and region apply?
Robert is BACP and works from the United Kingdom. Details about registration are given as BACP in his profile.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.