- ACT and CBT approaches
- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
About Robert
Robert Jarvis is an NCPS counsellor working in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He has mainly worked in the charity sector and focuses on common life problems such as stress, anxiety, anger and depression. He also helps people coping with relationship strains, sleep difficulties and major life changes.
Robert trained initially as an integrative counsellor and now uses ideas from third-wave cognitive behavioural models. He draws particularly on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in day-to-day work. Sessions are practical and aim to clarify what matters to the person and the small steps that fit into everyday life.
In practice he talks through patterns that keep people feeling stuck, including avoidance, control issues and unhelpful thinking. He also supports people dealing with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns and isolation. He will discuss how anger, guilt or shame show up and what can be tried to manage them more effectively.
Robert is comfortable addressing midlife questions and life purpose concerns without promising neat answers. He works with men’s issues, mood difficulties and the stresses that come with ageing or family problems in individual sessions. The NCPS credential is shown as supplied.
People who pick him often want straightforward, conversational work that focuses on next steps. To start, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what they value and take small actions that align with those values, useful for issues like anxiety, low mood and life purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and supports practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with stress, anger and sleep problems. Existential Therapy encourages honest discussion about meaning, choice and responsibility and can be helpful for people facing midlife questions or major change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree on methods collaboratively based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That discussion can include combining elements from different approaches where helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm what formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is needed. Many people find that talking from a familiar location helps them focus, while others prefer a shorter phone call when they need less visual contact. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt session length and pacing to suit everyday life, and this therapist will discuss practical arrangements when you book.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger and depression and common life problems such as sleep difficulties and coping with change.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT to identify unhelpful patterns and try small, manageable steps towards what matters to the person.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience, mainly in the charity sector, and initially trained as an integrative counsellor.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He lists NCPS as his credential and works in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.