Robert Marshall, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Practical, empathetic counselling for life change

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Person-centred approach
Experience with addictions
Focus on practical steps

About Robert

Robert Marshall is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and midlife change. He also supports those dealing with depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and people coping with life changes like career shifts or ageing. He writes in a straightforward way and aims to make first conversations easy to have.

He trained as a Qualified Person Centred Counsellor and uses that client-centred approach to focus on the person's experience. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing he practised while volunteering with a local alcohol support service. He combines listening with practical ways to try new thoughts and behaviours.

Sessions are led by what each person brings. He emphasises empathy, compassion and a non-judgemental attitude. He says the room is for honest conversation and for working through difficult emotions together.

Robert speaks from personal experience of addiction and depression and describes how seeking help changed his life. That background informs his down-to-earth style and his interest in coaching alongside counselling. He aims to help people find clearer direction and more manageable day-to-day coping.

People can expect straightforward language and a calm presence in sessions. The focus is on building trust, talking through immediate concerns, and agreeing practical next steps that fit the person's life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody image Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How core approaches translate to online therapy

Robert commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his practice. Client-Centred Therapy involves prioritising the person’s perspective, listening closely and helping the person make sense of their feelings. It suits issues where building trust and exploring emotions matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours with small practical exercises, which can help with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Plans can change as the person notices what helps and what doesn’t, so therapy is adjusted together over time.

Practical benefits of online work make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. Online meetings can save travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or reduce the need to be on camera if desired. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and can choose what fits your routine best.

Frequently asked questions

What sorts of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions and depression, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and grief. He also works with a range of other concerns such as career changes, body image and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works primarily from a person-centred stance, offering empathic listening and a non-judgemental space. He balances this with practical techniques when they suit the person’s goals.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of experience and has volunteered in alcohol support services where he used cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing. He also draws on his own lived experience of addiction and recovery.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in his profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients according to the information in his profile.

How are sessions charged and what is the payment model?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.