Rob Smith

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem support

About Rob

Rob Smith works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. He draws on 22 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Rob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps people talk through what's causing them distress. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns of thought and behaviour. He encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to try small changes between sessions.

His approach is collaborative and straightforward. Rob listens, reflects what he hears, and suggests ways to test new ways of coping. He aims to make sessions clear and manageable, with priorities set together at each meeting.

Rob has worked with people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation and loneliness. He also offers support for relationship strain and for those recovering from trauma or abuse. The focus is on relieving current problems and building practical coping strategies.

Sessions are carried out in English. Rob accepts international clients and can help people who want to fit counselling around work and other commitments. To begin, clients use the site process to match with him and schedule a first session.

How Rob uses evidence-based approaches in online counselling

Rob works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and improving day-to-day coping. Cognitive approaches look at thinking patterns and help people test new ways of interpreting situations, which can ease anxiety and low mood. Behavioural strategies work on gradual exposure and activity planning to reduce panic, avoidance and isolation.

Rob sees choosing the right approach as a collaborative process. He discusses options with each person and checks what feels manageable. Together they set goals and adapt techniques to fit the client’s needs and preferences as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practise techniques between meetings without major changes to daily routines.

Topics Rob lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Social anxiety and phobia

Questions about Rob

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people with general anxiety, panic disorder and social phobia.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical steps and changing unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has 22 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Where is he based?

He is based in the United Kingdom and works with people who can attend sessions in English.

Can I have sessions in English from another country?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.