Robert Dawson, BACP
Robert Dawson is a counsellor who works from a client-centred approach.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self Esteem
- +14 more
About Robert
Robert Dawson is a counsellor who works from a client-centred approach. He uses a warm, patient style to help people talk through worries and life challenges. Robert draws on eight years of experience working with adults and young people across different settings in the United Kingdom.
Robert aims to make the first step into counselling easier. He offers a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can raise anything on their mind.
Background and approach
He values listening closely and tailoring sessions to each person's needs and goals. In sessions he focuses on building a trusting relationship first. That relationship becomes the base for looking at issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and problems with relationships.
He also helps people dealing with addiction, career uncertainty, parenting stress and compassion fatigue. Robert has a background in human rights and a particular interest in supporting people who feel marginalised. He is open about living with a stammer and sees that experience as something that deepens his patience and empathy with clients.
He is comfortable working with issues around gender identity and LGBT concerns. People can expect straightforward, calm conversations about what they are feeling and doing. Robert aims to help clients understand their thoughts and emotions and to decide what changes feel right for them.
He tailors the pace and focus to each person rather than following a single fixed formula.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 340162 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
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Online support
Robert places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work and will collaborate with the client to choose how to proceed. Together they will check what feels helpful, adjust the pace and decide which ways of working suit the client's goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow a more face-to-face style while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can fit into busy days and suit shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also works with grief, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns and career or parenting stress.
What is the therapeutic style and how does it feel in a session?
His work is client-centred, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and priorities. Conversations tend to be calm, patient and led by what the client wants to explore.
How much experience does he bring to counselling?
He has eight years of experience working in a range of professional settings. That experience includes work with adults and young people on a variety of emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are noted for this counsellor?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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