Robert Marshall , BACP

Robert Marshall is a counsellor who combines a person-centered outlook with practical therapeutic skills developed over five years of practice. He holds BACP, a membership with the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, and describes his work as holistic - blending relational listening with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing gained through volunteering with Tayside Council on Alcohol.

Robert aims to build a calm, down-to-earth space where empathy and compassion guide conversations. He approaches each person without judgment, recognising human fallibility and the variety of ways people experience stress, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties and other challenges. His style focuses on exploring emotions collaboratively and helping people express what matters to them in an open, honest way.

Having experienced addiction and depression himself, Robert draws on lived experience alongside clinical approaches to support others who are struggling. He emphasises practical, relatable guidance and works to help people find sustainable ways to cope, change unhelpful patterns and reconnect with what matters in their lives.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Robert uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting, empathetic space where the client’s experience guides each session. This approach is helpful for exploring emotions, relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem issues because it prioritises the client’s own perspective and pace.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday problems by offering practical strategies and structured tools.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool Robert uses, especially when working with addiction or ambivalence about change. It focuses on strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to goals through collaborative conversation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robert works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and he tailors sessions accordingly alongside the client.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach people who live further away and maintain continuity of support when schedules or circumstances change.