BACP
Robert Winstanley, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Robert is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 9+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
● Accepting new clients
Start with Robert About Robert
Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people manage stressful and painful life events. He draws on nine years of experience working in the NHS and employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland. He aims to create a respectful and honest space where people can talk about what matters to them.
His work uses a person-centred stance combined with Egan's Skilled Helper Model to balance emotional support with practical steps. That mix is intended to help someone feel heard while also finding realistic ways to change day-to-day life. He adapts sessions to fit each person's needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Robert has supported people with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, bereavement and relationship issues. He also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He has experience supporting people from diverse cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds.
He has a particular interest in Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs and travels to workplaces around the UK to provide that support after traumatic events. In those situations he focuses on helping people process what happened and identify immediate coping steps.
Sessions typically explore feelings first and then move towards practical ideas the person can try between meetings. Robert emphasises choice, fairness and tolerance while helping people set boundaries, build self-care habits and make gradual changes to improve wellbeing.
His work uses a person-centred stance combined with Egan's Skilled Helper Model to balance emotional support with practical steps. That mix is intended to help someone feel heard while also finding realistic ways to change day-to-day life. He adapts sessions to fit each person's needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Robert has supported people with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, bereavement and relationship issues. He also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He has experience supporting people from diverse cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds.
He has a particular interest in Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs and travels to workplaces around the UK to provide that support after traumatic events. In those situations he focuses on helping people process what happened and identify immediate coping steps.
Sessions typically explore feelings first and then move towards practical ideas the person can try between meetings. Robert emphasises choice, fairness and tolerance while helping people set boundaries, build self-care habits and make gradual changes to improve wellbeing.
Areas of expertise
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
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Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personality
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Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship, helping people feel understood and gradually find their own solutions to emotional problems. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, achievable goals and practical steps that can make a quick difference in daily life. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process distressing events and learn ways to manage the impact of those experiences.Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify the best fit based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, mixing supportive listening with problem-solving and practical strategies.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel and allowing shorter check-ins at times that suit work or caring commitments. It can also let people use different kinds of conversations, such as talking without video or focusing on step-by-step tasks between meetings, depending on what works best for them.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Robert help with?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma and related problems like eating, sleeping and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a person-centred approach with Egan's Skilled Helper Model, offering empathic listening alongside practical steps and goal-focused work.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has nine years' experience in the NHS and employee assistance services across England and Ireland, working with diverse cultural and neurodiverse clients.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as stated in his professional details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients as noted in his professional information.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.