- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Robert
Robert Marshall is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with young adults and others on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.
Robert offers straightforward, person-centred talking therapy. He listens closely and encourages people to name emotions and practical problems. Sessions are down-to-earth and direct, so clients can speak honestly without feeling judged.
His background includes volunteering with alcohol services, where he used cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing in real-world settings. That experience informs how he mixes practical techniques with open conversation. He draws on psychodynamic ideas too, to look at patterns in feeling and relating.
Robert speaks from lived experience of addiction and depression, and he uses that perspective to guide people through similar struggles. He focuses on what matters now - coping strategies, relationships, sleep and eating patterns, and steps towards work or study goals.
In a first meeting he will aim to understand the most pressing problems and practical goals. Subsequent sessions tend to combine gentle exploration of feelings with tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also supports people working through identity, intimacy and life-purpose questions.
People looking for a clear, conversational approach that balances listening with active techniques may find this style helpful. Robert works with adults navigating early adulthood pressures as well as other life transitions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people express what matters to them. Online sessions can provide the same conversational space to name feelings, set priorities and decide practical next steps.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect, and builds small skills to change patterns. Delivered in regular sessions it can target anxiety, sleep or eating problems, and help with day‑to‑day coping during study or work transitions.
Motivational interviewing helps people weigh up change and find their own reasons to act. It tends to be goal‑focused and useful for addictions, ambivalence about life choices, or taking the first steps towards a new routine.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative choice can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around study, shifts or travel. Others use shorter check‑ins when time is tight, or choose audio only when bandwidth or on‑camera time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt pace and homework to suit a young adult balancing life and commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centred and down-to-earth, combining attentive listening with practical techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience, including volunteering work with alcohol services.
What credential and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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