Counsellors in the United Kingdom, online

Need help now? Call 999 in an emergency or Samaritans on 116 123

Counsellor listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Robert Nobes
RobertUnited Kingdom

Counsellor profile

Robert Nobes, BACP

Counsellor for stress and relationships

See online counselling options
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Family concerns

About Robert

Counsellor Robert Nobes is a BACP member with three years' experience, based in the United Kingdom. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, depression and major life changes. Sessions focus on talking through what matters to the client and finding practical ways to cope.

Robert starts by listening to how someone describes their situation and feelings. He treats each person as an individual and does not assume a single cause or solution. That means early meetings are spent understanding what the client already knows about their own feelings and where they want to go next.

In sessions he helps people name and describe their emotions, notice patterns in relationships and behaviour, and consider small changes that can make everyday life easier. Conversations aim to clarify problems and test manageable steps rather than to rush to labels or diagnoses.

Robert often works with issues linked to attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and relationship communication. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, dissociation, avoidant or dependent personality features, and separation and divorce.

Sessions are straightforward and conversational. He encourages people to bring examples from day-to-day life and to try practical approaches between meetings. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process and book a first session if they wish to proceed.

Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works

Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and testing small changes. One common approach is talking therapy that looks at attachment and relationship patterns. This helps when people notice repeated problems in how they connect with others or feel abandoned.

Another useful method concentrates on coping skills for stress and anxiety. It teaches practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings, reduce daily pressure and improve sleep and concentration. These steps are short, practical actions to try between sessions rather than long programmes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree what to try first. That choice is made together, based on the person's needs, goals and preferences, and may change as therapy progresses.

Please check which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online counselling fits around work and family life, allows shorter check-ins, and can be easier when travel is difficult. Confirm the exact online session options available through the booking process before making arrangements.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family conflict and coping with life changes. He also focuses on topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and separation.

What is his counselling style?

Sessions are conversational and client-led. He listens for patterns in feelings and relationships and supports practical steps clients can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience working as a counsellor. That is the length of time noted in his profile.

Which professional body is he a member of?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.

Can I work with him in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only according to the information provided.

Does he accept international clients?

He does not currently accept international clients, as stated in his profile.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session through the booking tool.

Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.

Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.

Back to all counsellors

Robert Nobes

See online counselling options