Robert Dawson, BACP
Robert Dawson uses a client-centred approach to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or difficult life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self Esteem
- +14 more
About Robert
Robert Dawson uses a client-centred approach to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or difficult life changes. He is a BACP counsellor with eight years of experience and welcomes straightforward conversations about what matters to you. Robert writes plainly and listens closely so goals are clear from the start.
He aims to make sessions calm and easy to follow. That can mean talking through upsetting events, working on self-worth, or making a plan to handle anger and addiction urges.
Background and approach
He tailors each session to the person in front of him rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Robert has worked across a range of settings and with many different concerns, including depression, grief, trauma and issues linked to identity and sexuality.
He is especially interested in supporting people who feel marginalised or who live with disability, and he speaks openly about living with a stammer as part of his own story. In practical terms he uses listening, reflection and collaborative goal-setting. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps that can be tried between meetings.
He seeks to build trust and a steady working relationship as the basis for progress. Robert offers online work by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and meets people where they are in life. He encourages people to ask questions before they start so they can feel ready for their first session.
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
That collaborative style means the therapist and client decide together what to try next. Robert will work with you to choose ways of working that suit your needs, whether that means talking through painful memories, practising responses to stress, or building confidence gradually. Finding the right fit is part of the process and he adapts his work to each client’s preferences and progress.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family life. Video calls let people see each other and read non-verbal cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be quicker to arrange, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options give flexibility while keeping focus on the therapeutic work.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Robert focus on?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, addiction and grief, plus areas such as trauma, relationship and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Robert uses a client-centred approach that emphasises listening and collaboration. Sessions prioritise the client’s goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in different professional settings with adults and young people.
Where is Robert based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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