- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-informed work
About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He works with common challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and work-related stress. His practice also covers issues like addiction, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and intimacy concerns.
He combines a person-centred approach with Egan's Skilled Helper model to keep sessions practical and grounded. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and on steps that can be tried between meetings. Sessions often move between emotional exploration and concrete problem-solving.
Robert has worked in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland since 2016. That background includes supporting people from varied cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds. He also has experience providing Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs after traumatic workplace events and travels to workplaces across the UK for that work.
In practice he uses clear listening and direct questions to help clients sort priorities and make changes. He will work through issues such as setting boundaries at work, managing grief, or finding coping strategies for anxiety. Practical tools and short-term goals are commonly part of his meetings.
People who prefer straightforward conversation and task-focused support may find his style helpful. Before booking, check the current session options and any details you need about how sessions are run.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach give space for clients to talk through feelings and priorities while the counsellor follows their lead. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. In online meetings this often means setting simple actions between sessions and checking progress in the next meeting. Trauma-focused work involves stabilising responses to distressing events and developing ways to manage reactions; online sessions can be used to teach grounding skills and plan follow-up support.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences, then agree on an approach to try. That plan can be adapted as work progresses and different methods can be combined when useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people access a therapist across different locations, which can be useful for those working or studying away from home.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does he typically help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and work-related problems, plus areas such as ADHD, addictions and intimacy concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach combined with Egan's Skilled Helper model, balancing emotional exploration with practical steps and short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years' experience working in the UK, including roles in the NHS and employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is BACP registered and operates from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; check any practical details that apply to your location before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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