- Client-Centred
- Solution-Focused
- Trauma-Focused
About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience working across the UK. He focuses on issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationships and trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with bereavement, work-related pressure and identity concerns including LGBT matters.
He combines a client-centred way of working with practical, solution-focused techniques. That means sessions start by listening to what matters most to the person and then moving on to small, achievable steps. He aims to balance emotional support with clear problem-solving so people can manage daily pressures more effectively.
Robert has worked in the NHS and employee assistance programmes in England and Ireland. That work exposed him to a wide range of backgrounds and life situations, including neurodiverse clients and those affected by critical incidents. He also provides Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs and travels to workplaces across the UK to offer this support.
Sessions typically look at immediate concerns and the next practical step. Conversations cover feelings, coping strategies and communication skills. He draws on Egan’s Skilled Helper Model alongside client-centred principles to help people find clearer ways forward.
People who come to him often want both emotional understanding and concrete tools. He supports work on issues such as sleep, anger, addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes. International clients can be seen and sessions are carried out in English.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and responding without judgement. Online sessions using this approach involve open listening and reflecting, helping someone to clarify feelings and priorities over time.Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, practical steps and short-term goals. In remote sessions this means setting clear targets, reviewing progress and trying concrete changes between appointments to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing distressing experiences and building coping skills. When used online it centres on stabilising reactions and developing strategies to manage reactions to reminders or triggers.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice may change as sessions progress and as practical challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel for workplace debriefs. Registered or accredited professionals who offer remote sessions generally use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy manageable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and trauma and abuse concerns, plus related difficulties such as sleep, self-esteem and addiction.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach combined with solution-focused methods and trauma-focused work to mix listening with practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years' experience, including work in the NHS and employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How do sessions cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session.