Counsellor profile
Robert Winstanley, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and stress
Continue with RobertWhere Robert stands
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 278623
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-informed work
About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction and work-related pressure. He also supports those coping with trauma, ADHD, codependency and other attachment or control issues.
He frames sessions around respect, honesty and the client’s freedom of choice. He draws on a person-centred stance while bringing in practical, goal-focused steps from Egan’s Skilled Helper Model. That mix lets him listen to emotional concerns and look for clear, manageable actions in the same session.
Robert has worked in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland. That background means he is used to short-term focused work and longer conversations that look at deeper patterns. He has experience with people from varied cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds.
Part of his practice includes Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs. He travels to workplaces in the UK to support people after traumatic events and to help them process what happened. He combines trauma-focused methods with practical checks on coping and safety.
In sessions he balances listening with direct problem-solving. He asks about what is not working, helps set small goals, and reviews progress. People who struggle with people-pleasing, boundary issues or losing themselves in relationships often find this mix useful.
If someone wants to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The process is straightforward and intended to clarify immediate concerns and next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and supporting the person's own choices. It helps when someone needs space to talk without pressure and to make sense of their feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and what changes would show progress. It is useful for work stress, setting boundaries and quick problem-solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of distressing events and includes ways to process memories and reduce their hold on daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the client’s priorities, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Decisions about focus and pace are made collaboratively and reviewed as progress is tracked. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. They can make it easier to have shorter regular check-ins or to schedule a session during a work break. Because the specific session formats are not listed in this profile, confirm the available options before booking so you know what will suit your routine.Areas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addictions and related concerns such as codependency, attachment and control problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach combined with solution-focused techniques and trauma-informed methods. Sessions mix listening with practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years' experience working in the NHS and with employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people who do not live in the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.