- 16 years experience
- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
About Robert
Dr. Robert Martin is an AASW social worker with 16 years of practice in Australia. He trained in psychology and social work, and holds a PhD in Social Work. He draws on that background to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief and life changes.
He works in a straightforward, person-centred way. Sessions are a place to talk about what is causing distress and to work out practical steps. Robert blends approaches to suit each person rather than relying on a single method.
His clinical focus includes relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBT issues, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses and workplace strain. He also supports people managing chronic conditions, ADHD, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue from caring roles.
Robert has particular experience with complex childhood trauma and its long-term effects. He is familiar with attachment-related problems, abandonment and blended family dynamics and uses that knowledge to help people notice patterns and try different ways of relating.
In sessions he encourages clear goals and progressive steps. That might include practical behaviour changes, new coping skills, or exercises to change unhelpful thinking. He aims for a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can be honest about difficult feelings.
People who prefer a collaborative, structured but warm approach often find his style useful. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so sessions can be arranged according to therapist availability.
How therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose values-based actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and sleep problems where avoidance or worry gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviours that maintain distress; it often includes practical strategies for sleep, mood and anxiety management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns; it helps people understand intimacy, trust and avoidance in present relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try methods that fit the person's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to the client's needs and preferences rather than applying a single method.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use different communication styles - for example, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited or video for a fuller face-to-face feel - so practical needs can be accommodated without changing the therapeutic focus.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, mood disorders and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is person-centred and collaborative, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and emotion-focused methods as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience and a PhD in Social Work, with applied experience in assessing and working with complex childhood trauma.
Where is this therapist based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in Australia and is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
At this time he does not accept international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.