Robert Marshall

Robert Marshall is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship difficulties. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. Robert uses straightforward listening and compassion to make it easier to talk about hard things.

He trained as a Qualified Person Centred Counsellor and holds BACP membership. Robert also brings experience with cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing from voluntary work with Tayside Council on Alcohol. He draws on those approaches when they suit a person’s needs.

Sessions focus on understanding emotions and what drives behaviour. Robert keeps the room down to earth and non-judgemental so people can be honest about setbacks and progress. He aims to hear what matters most and to help people find small, practical steps forward.

Robert speaks from personal experience of depression and addiction and says that seeking help changed his life. That background informs his compassionate style and his focus on realistic, manageable goals.

He works with practical issues such as sleep, eating, parenting and career worries, and with deeper themes like attachment, abandonment and life purpose. People can expect a collaborative pace, with methods chosen for each concern rather than a single fixed approach.

How Robert’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The counsellor listens without judging and supports the client to find their own answers; this helps with low mood, self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. It uses guided conversation to identify personal reasons to move forward, which can be useful for addiction and lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robert will discuss what fits your goals and try different ways of working if needed. He will collaborate with you to agree on aims and small steps that feel manageable.

The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also lets people use approaches like CBT worksheets or reflective conversation from wherever fits their routine.