- Person-centred approach
- Practical strategies
- Workplace debriefs
About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. He writes plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.
He draws on a Person-Centred approach combined with Egan’s Skilled Helper Model to shape sessions around the individual. That means conversations centre on the person's experience while also moving towards practical next steps. Sessions tend to balance emotional exploration with concrete strategies to try between meetings.
Robert has worked in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland since 2016. He has supported people with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, bereavement and relationship concerns. He also offers Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs and travels to workplaces in the UK for that work.
People from a range of cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds have come to him for support. He also helps with sleep-related problems and parenting strain among other issues. Conversations aim to help clients notice small changes they can use to feel steadier day to day.
In sessions he listens without judgement and helps clients set realistic goals. Practical actions might include clearer boundaries at work, small routine shifts for better rest, or simple coping steps for difficult days. The focus is on what the client wants to change and how to move towards it.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused ideas to shape online conversations in a straightforward way. Client-Centred Therapy means the session is led by the client's concerns and feelings, with the counsellor offering gentle reflection and support to help people find their own path. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and building on what already works, which suits people who want clear short-term goals and actions.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. He will talk with the client about goals, preferences and how they like to work, and then suggest a direction. That choice can change over time as needs shift, with the therapist and client checking in together about what helps most.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. They can also make it simpler to continue support after a workplace debrief or when practical routines need adjusting.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, work stress and ADHD among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a Person-Centred style alongside Egan’s Skilled Helper Model, so sessions focus on listening closely and on practical steps the client can try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has nine years' experience and has worked in the NHS and employee assistance services across England and Ireland since 2016.
What credential or registration does he hold in the UK?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, in-person or other formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.