- ACT and CBT
- Life transitions
- Men's issues
About Robert
Robert Jarvis is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years of professional experience in the UK. He began his career in the charity sector and now works with adults on common early-adulthood stresses such as anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and trouble sleeping.
Robert helps people who feel overwhelmed by life changes, anger, or issues around self-esteem. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, and with wider concerns like isolation or questions about life purpose. He uses practical conversation and clear strategies rather than jargon.
His practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural ideas. That means sessions often involve noticing thoughts and feelings, trying new small behaviours, and clarifying what matters most. He also uses ideas from existential therapy to help people face questions about meaning and direction.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Robert outlines options, discusses what might work, and adapts the pace to each person. He aims to help people build routines and skills they can use between meetings.
Robert has particular experience with problems common in young adulthood - starting work, leaving education, relationship transitions and the pressure to make life choices. He works in English and does not take international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to book an initial session.
How ACT, CBT and existential ideas work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that reflect what matters to you. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and low motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily routines. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility and personal values, which can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about life direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try different methods to see what helps. That collaborative process guides whether sessions lean more on ACT, CBT or existential ideas.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Discussing practical needs at the first meeting helps set session length and frequency that suit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and sleeping problems among other life difficulties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive behavioural techniques and existential ideas, focusing on practical steps and values-based goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working mainly in the charity sector in the United Kingdom.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can someone who doesn't live in the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered for people based in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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