Robert Winstanley

Robert Winstanley is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to help clients find practical steps that ease day-to-day pressure and improve wellbeing. Robert draws on client-centred work and solution-focused ideas to tailor sessions to each person.

He has worked in the NHS and employee assistance programmes across England and Ireland since 2016. That background means he has experience with work-related stress, bereavement and trauma, and with people from varied cultural and neurodiverse backgrounds. He also provides Critical Incident Stress Management debriefs and travels to workplaces in the UK to support those affected by traumatic events.

In sessions he uses a person-centred stance that emphasises respect, honesty and freedom of choice. He pairs this with practical techniques drawn from Egan’s Skilled Helper Model to identify goals and small steps clients can try between meetings. This mix is meant to balance emotional support with actionable change.

Robert describes therapy as a collaborative process. He listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set clear, manageable goals. Many people come for help with boundaries, stress at work, or low mood, and leave having built routines that feel more sustainable.

He mentions a memorable client who began by struggling with work-life balance. Together they explored feelings and tested practical changes such as regular breaks, mindfulness and clearer communication at work. Over time those steps helped the client feel steadier and more able to cope.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor reflects what a person says and helps them find their own solutions, which can suit worries like low self-esteem, relationship issues or bereavement.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify small, realistic steps that move a person towards their goals. Sessions often focus on what is already working and on practical actions to try between meetings, which can help with work stress, coping with life changes and setting boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and agree a way forward together. That collaborative process helps shape the balance between emotional support and practical tasks.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life. It can reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling so check-ins or shorter appointments can be arranged when helpful. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and technical setup.