If you're looking for counselling this could be your first step towards getting qualified, proven, effective, professional help. Please take a look around the site and if you have anything that isn't answered here, don't hesistate to contact me. My name is Rob, and I am a fully qualified professional counsellor/psychotherapist. I have a proven track record of helping people work through their problems and concerns.
I offer a safe and confidential space to do this. My aim is to understand you, to listen to you without judgment, and use my skills to help you find a way forward with whatever problem or situation is causing you concern or suffering. Working with me can help you find a way through, and can help you to find new perspective and explore new ways of feeling and thinking.
I have experience of helping many people make positive changes to their lives, and the NHS approved assessment tool (CORE-OM) that I use demonstrates that my counselling/psychotherapy leads to reliable and measurable improvements to wellbeing, functioning, and resolution of problems/symptoms.
I offer a safe and confidential space to do this. My aim is to understand you, to listen to you without judgment, and use my skills to help you find a way forward with whatever problem or situation is causing you concern or suffering. Working with me can help you find a way through, and can help you to find new perspective and explore new ways of feeling and thinking.
I have experience of helping many people make positive changes to their lives, and the NHS approved assessment tool (CORE-OM) that I use demonstrates that my counselling/psychotherapy leads to reliable and measurable improvements to wellbeing, functioning, and resolution of problems/symptoms.
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I am a professional, qualified counsellor/psychotherapist with a wealth of experience (9 years post qualification).
But first and foremost I am a human being with a variety of life experience, as are we all!
My life and work have brought me into contact with a broad range of people, lifestyles and outlooks.
I have tried to match the tone and content of this website with how I am as a person - I am kind and respectful, but sometimes I just say it like it is!
My personal philosophy is that we are all complex individuals with our own needs, but sometimes these needs get distorted as we try to fit in and be accepted by others, or we simply become lost in the "busyness" of our lives.
But first and foremost I am a human being with a variety of life experience, as are we all!
My life and work have brought me into contact with a broad range of people, lifestyles and outlooks.
I have tried to match the tone and content of this website with how I am as a person - I am kind and respectful, but sometimes I just say it like it is!
My personal philosophy is that we are all complex individuals with our own needs, but sometimes these needs get distorted as we try to fit in and be accepted by others, or we simply become lost in the "busyness" of our lives.
At its heart, counselling is about two people in a room talking.
A counselling session takes the form of a conversation, with the difference that one person is a counsellor, and the other a client, and the conversation is all about the client.
The client can use this conversation to identify problems, find solutions, and explore what is really going on for them so they can find a way forward.
The counsellor listens, and provides a safe, non judgmental space so the client can feel heard, understood, and accepted.
A counselling session takes the form of a conversation, with the difference that one person is a counsellor, and the other a client, and the conversation is all about the client.
The client can use this conversation to identify problems, find solutions, and explore what is really going on for them so they can find a way forward.
The counsellor listens, and provides a safe, non judgmental space so the client can feel heard, understood, and accepted.
It's really not a get quick rich (or ever!) kind of profession.
If you feel you would struggle to pay the standard fees then please ask about my sliding scale, I can sometimes negotiate reduced fees, but I have to be realistic about the amount I can work for in order to meet both my business costs and my personal financial needs.
There are also limits on the amount of work I can do to ensure my own mental and emotional health isn't compromised (I love my work, but it can take its toll without appropriate self care strategies and over-working can very easily lead to burnout!)
If you feel you would struggle to pay the standard fees then please ask about my sliding scale, I can sometimes negotiate reduced fees, but I have to be realistic about the amount I can work for in order to meet both my business costs and my personal financial needs.
There are also limits on the amount of work I can do to ensure my own mental and emotional health isn't compromised (I love my work, but it can take its toll without appropriate self care strategies and over-working can very easily lead to burnout!)
Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, by calling 116 123.
Papyrus offer support for children and young people under the age of 35 over the phone on 0800 068 41 41 between 9am - midnight every day of the year.
The best way to contact me is via my email robcounsellor@hushmail.com, or text/whatsapp 07904 549 493 - I am usually not available to take calls and do not return calls to unknown numbers unless a message is left.
I may read your WhatsApp message (double blue tick!) but may take time to reply depending on the time of day and my face to face workload etc so please do not take it personally if I don't reply straight away and I may not reply for some time on weekends in particular.
Papyrus offer support for children and young people under the age of 35 over the phone on 0800 068 41 41 between 9am - midnight every day of the year.
The best way to contact me is via my email robcounsellor@hushmail.com, or text/whatsapp 07904 549 493 - I am usually not available to take calls and do not return calls to unknown numbers unless a message is left.
I may read your WhatsApp message (double blue tick!) but may take time to reply depending on the time of day and my face to face workload etc so please do not take it personally if I don't reply straight away and I may not reply for some time on weekends in particular.
I am a qualified and experienced supervisor and offer Person Centred Counselling Supervision in Manchester City Centre and, as of 2020, remotely via online platforms.
I offer a free introductory meeting of around half an hour to discuss how we might work together, including discussion of fees (I can offer discounts for students and a sliding scale for qualified counsellors depending on nature of work, caseload and income, whether employer contributes to supervision costs etc).
The rise of online counselling and supervision means it is now much easier for people to find an appropriate supervisor if there is less choice in their geographical area, for example in some areas it may be difficult to find someone with experience of working with LGBT issues, say, or someone who supervises specifically from a person-centred perspective.
I offer a free introductory meeting of around half an hour to discuss how we might work together, including discussion of fees (I can offer discounts for students and a sliding scale for qualified counsellors depending on nature of work, caseload and income, whether employer contributes to supervision costs etc).
The rise of online counselling and supervision means it is now much easier for people to find an appropriate supervisor if there is less choice in their geographical area, for example in some areas it may be difficult to find someone with experience of working with LGBT issues, say, or someone who supervises specifically from a person-centred perspective.
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Matthew Jones
Jun 25, 2022
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I, like most people probably seeking therapy, did extensive research for someone who met my own personal criteria in a therapist and who I felt I would be comfortable with to disclose my woes. I found Rob because he had great experience and on his website portrayed himself as a kind, liberal, non-judgmental professional and I can confirm he lived up to that description.
It’s difficult to review a therapist without going into detail of your experience which is obviously private, but all I can say is that if you need help of any kind I’d be 100% confident in recommending Rob as someone who will be (1) more than happy, and (2) more than capable, to help.
It was a great experience working with Rob and I am delighted to say I have come out the other side better, stronger and happier all round. Please do consider him if you are after the type of therapy services he offers.
It’s difficult to review a therapist without going into detail of your experience which is obviously private, but all I can say is that if you need help of any kind I’d be 100% confident in recommending Rob as someone who will be (1) more than happy, and (2) more than capable, to help.
It was a great experience working with Rob and I am delighted to say I have come out the other side better, stronger and happier all round. Please do consider him if you are after the type of therapy services he offers.
