Robert Jarvis

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive behavioural techniques
• Support for men's issues

About Robert

Robert Jarvis helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques. He is registered with NCPS and has five years of professional experience working mainly in the charity sector.

He trained initially as an Integrative Counsellor and over time has shifted towards third-wave CBT models, especially ACT. In practice this means he uses exercises that focus on values, acceptance and committed action alongside cognitive and behavioural strategies to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

Sessions are practical and conversational. He works with people who are coping with life changes, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, and other common struggles such as guilt, shame, isolation and loss of purpose. He also addresses issues often raised by men, midlife crises and difficulties with communication and control.

Robert draws on simple, repeatable techniques that clients can use between sessions. He explains ideas plainly and checks in about what is helpful. Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are set and reviewed over time.

He practised largely in the charity sector before moving into private practice, and brings five years of experience to his work. Sessions are offered in English and he is based in the United Kingdom.

How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unwanted thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes where values and committed action are important.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing alternative ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and decide together which methods suit you best. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as therapy progresses.

Please confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are busy. Different formats also suit different needs - for example, telephone sessions use less bandwidth and video sessions allow face-to-face interaction.

Topics Robert lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Sleeping disorders
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Self-love
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Robert

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He uses ACT and CBT techniques to help people manage anxiety and related symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works from a third-wave CBT perspective with a particular emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside cognitive behavioural methods.

What experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience, mainly working in the charity sector.

Is he registered and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

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