Robert Marshall

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction support
• CBT and MI methods

About Robert

Robert Marshall helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger and self-esteem. He uses person-centred ways of working alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

He describes his practice as down to earth and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on listening, building rapport and exploring emotion. Practical steps can be included where useful, with an emphasis on straightforward conversation rather than technical language.

Robert draws on a mix of client-centred work and structured methods. That means time is given to understanding feelings and relationships, while also trying techniques to address thought patterns and behaviour. Motivational interviewing informs his work with people facing addiction or major life changes.

He also uses psychodynamic ideas to consider how past experiences affect present behaviour. Solution-focused methods are brought in to set short-term goals and identify immediate changes that help day-to-day coping.

His background includes volunteering with alcohol services where he gained experience using CBT and motivational interviewing. He speaks English and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and he works through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Robert combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing in a way designed to suit the issues a person brings. Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding feelings and building a supportive relationship, and it can help with depression, grief and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and can help with anxiety, sleep and mood problems. Motivational interviewing concentrates on strengths and readiness to change and is often used where addiction or difficult life changes are the focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and agree collaboratively which methods to try first, adjusting the plan as progress is made or needs change.

The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make regular meetings easier to maintain. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not detailed here. Online sessions can support short focused work or longer conversations depending on what is agreed during the first meetings.

Topics Robert lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Depression
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Robert

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among his core concerns, and he uses client-centred and CBT approaches to address them.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years' experience working in counselling and related services.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he see international clients?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start sessions with him?

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