About me
Hello, I'm Rob. I'm a therapist and counsellor based in Bebington, Wirral, just outside Liverpool. I work with individual adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationships.​
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I welcome enquiries from all clients, but I have particular experience of working with young adults and those in the creative industries.​
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Issues I can help with include:
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> Depression
> Anxiety
> Relationship issues
> Low Self-Esteem
> Intimate partner violence
> Abuse and trauma
> Bereavement and loss
> Suicidal thoughts
> Stress and burnout
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I hold a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy from Liverpool John Moore's University. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Before working as a therapist I worked as a touring musician and arts technician. I studied at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and have extensive experience working with artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives (you can find some of my credits here).
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How I work
I am a person centred therapist.
Person centred therapy is an evidence based approach to helping that leverages the therapeutic relationship to bring about positive change. My main focus in sessions is on holding a safe and supportive relationship where we can explore what is happening for you and find solutions that work for you.
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Person centred therapy (PCT) was developed as a non-directive alternative to more directive therapies, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In CBT, the therapist takes the lead in helping you to identify and change problematic thoughts and behaviours. In PCT, the therapist is more non-directive and holds a safe and confidential space for you to explore the things you need to at your own pace. CBT is more structured; PCT is more open ended. Both are offered on the NHS, and both can be helpful for a wide variety of difficulties, though which is best suited for you will depend a lot on your preferences and what you feel will be most helpful.
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At times I draw on other ways of working, including existential psychotherapy and affective neuroscience. This is because I believe that no one approach is right for everyone, and I find clients often benefit from exploring existential concerns or learning about how their brains work.
