Robert Jarvis
Practical, values-focused counselling for everyday struggles
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About Robert
Robert Jarvis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has five years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. Robert also helps those coping with depression, trauma and the everyday problems that can feel overwhelming.
He began training as an integrative counsellor but now mainly uses third-wave cognitive behavioural approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Robert frames therapy around clear, practical steps and aims to make sessions straightforward and relevant to daily life.
Background and approach
Robert has developed much of his experience in the charity sector, where he worked with a broad range of presenting concerns. That background informs a patient, down-to-earth style and a focus on what helps people manage in the moment. In sessions he aims to listen first, then to help you identify small, achievable changes.
He pays attention to thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how they shape what matters to you. The work is tailored to each person’s goals and pace. People come to Robert for help with sleeping problems, relationship strain, coping with life changes and feelings of isolation or shame.
He also supports those struggling with control issues, communication problems and questions about life purpose.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS15-02635
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Robert's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
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How Robert works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you go.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when things feel urgent. It can also help if quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed, or when a session during a work break is more practical than attending in person.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, as well as sleeping difficulties and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then working through small changes that fit daily life.
What background does he have?
He has five years of professional experience and much of that work was in the charity sector.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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