Robert Dawson

• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and trauma
• LGBT and gender dysphoria

About Robert

Robert Dawson works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression and other life challenges using a client-centred approach. He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has eight years' experience in therapeutic work in the United Kingdom.

He sees people who feel marginalised or different and has developed his practice from academic work in human rights. Sessions focus on listening, building a trusting relationship, and helping clients talk through thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The emphasis is on working together to identify goals and practical steps to manage everyday pressures and emotional pain.

Robert has worked with adults and young people across varied settings. He regularly addresses issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting strains, and problems with work or career. He also works with concerns linked to identity, including LGBT matters and gender dysphoria.

Additional areas he covers include addiction, ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image and guilt or shame. He also supports people affected by cancer, caregiver stress, blended family challenges and domestic violence, focusing on what clients want to change.

Robert describes his approach as collaborative and client-centred, adapting methods to what each person needs. He draws on nearly a decade of experience to keep sessions practical and straightforward, helping people build communication skills and coping strategies that fit their daily life.

How client-centred work translates to online counselling

Robert practices client-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on listening, understanding your perspective and following what matters to you. This approach helps when the main aim is to clarify feelings, improve self-esteem, or work through relationship and identity questions.

He also brings a practical emphasis to sessions, helping clients to identify small, achievable steps and communication strategies. That practical focus can be useful for managing anxiety, coping with life changes, and building day-to-day routines that reduce stress.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and decide together which methods suit you best. This collaborative planning happens in early sessions and can be reviewed as your needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or other commitments and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or meetings without the need to be on camera, which some people find easier when they are starting out.

Topics Robert lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Robert

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists anxiety, stress and related concerns such as panic and coping with life changes among his specialities.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening, building a trusting relationship and working collaboratively to meet your goals.

How long has he been practising?

He has eight years' experience working as a counsellor in a variety of professional settings in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

No. He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I arrange a first appointment?

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