Robert Henderson, MBACP Counselling, Psychotherapy CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT

Anxieties, Phobias, OCD

Fear based emotional and behavioural conditions such as anxiety, phobias and OCD disturbs our personal and professional lives, our relationships and our peace of mind. We are not often the cause of our fears but we are responsible to help ourselves. Let me help you find ways to manage your fears and uncover historical or background events, traumas or relationships, to uncover the origins of these disturbing and often disabling emotions.

I think you’ll find this process to be revealing, validating and ultimately, rewarding. Hello, I am Robert – If you are reading this profile, you may be ready for a shift in your life. Together, we can create a calm, safe and relaxing environment to self-discover without judgement. This is what helps bring clarity and awareness to my clients.

Many people feel broken when they have experienced trauma, long term anxiety or disruptive relationships. I work with people to help those fractured parts heal. I offer a place with procedures to make your face-to-face visit safe. I also offer safe and confidential online sessions.

What I Offer:

I can offer you a warm and empathic counselling approach, within a comfortable safe environment based in Cheltenham. I offer you a means of understanding yourself and finding solutions

What I Believe:

I am a strong believer that each of us ought to be the expert regarding our own thoughts, feelings, emotions and everyday processes. You may well have a strong sense of what you are currently struggling with, but you maybe cannot name or understand it right now. You know what it is that you do not want to feel or experience in your life anymore, but you maybe do not know how to go about making the necessary changes, or even where to begin. It is my fundamental belief that each of us has the potential to progress forward, to make positive changes and to gain a clearer perspective of ourselves and our lives. This goal is supported by the therapeutics relationship built and created between the counsellor and client. I will offer a safe, supportive, non-judgemental, professional approach that will value you as an individual

How I Can Help, Have Helped:

Sometimes, issues, events and situations from our past or present can stay with us and end up negatively impacting on our well-being today. Are you experiencing difficulties that are currently having an impact upon your relationships, job, happiness, well being and everyday life? I have helped adults survivors of childhood sexual and/or emotional abuse, individuals suffering form long and short term anxiety disorders and panic attacks, those struggling in relationships, sufferers from depression and hopelessness, victims of loss and individuals who struggle day to day coping.

What’s Important:

It is important to have psychologically space without feeling judged, so that we can explore what it is that may be negatively impacting on our lives. My training and experience has taught me that I can help others by offering empathic, non-judgemental and non-directive approach. I will work with you at your pace and with the issues you feel comfortable sharing. I will support you by helping you to make sense of why you feel the way you do, and to discover what it could be that has triggered your current emotions, thoughts and feelings.

What’s Important

It is important to have psychologically space without feeling judged, so that we can explore what it is that may be negatively impacting on our lives. My training and experience has taught me that I can help others by offering empathic, non-judgemental and non-directive approach.

I will work with you at your pace and with the issues you feel comfortable sharing. I will support you by helping you to make sense of why you feel the way you do, and to discover what it could be that has triggered your current emotions, thoughts and feelings.

People I Work With:

I have worked with people from the ages of 10-90 years old , of various backgrounds, cultures, race, religion, sexuality and beliefs. Working successively with those suffering chronic long-term anxiety, phobias, OCD with CBT counselling and coaching.

Helping sufferers of complex PTSD (CPTSD) Supporting and helping male victims of childhood sexual abuse Changing nightmares and flashbacks with imagery rehearsal therapy Anger management and assertiveness training Assisting sufferers of chronic depression with counselling and life coaching

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Experience:

I have been in the health care profession for over 35 years.

I have worked in the NHS with all ages, background and abilities.

I have worked with mental health dealing with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, bullying and addiction.

Teens In Crisis Volunteer Counsellor 2019 – Present

NCIP Certificate In Working with Complexities Of Trauma NHS 2gether Trust Foundation Volunteer Counsellor 2014-2015

Counsellor-Listen in Berkeley Square. Bristol Volunteer Counsellor 2010-2012

Private Practise in New York 1987 -2007

Direct Care Provider- Fernandez State School for Learning Disabled. Massachusetts 1978-1980

Qualifications: CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People Masters of Science in Psychology 2018

University of Gloucestershire-MBPS 2018

Masters or Science in Counselling at Bristol University. 2013

MBACP Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling at Bristol University 2012

Anxiety UK Approved Therapist

Further Information

I am experienced in providing brief and long term counselling. I have experience with life changing illnesses, disabilities, grief and depression. I will be completely honest. direct and open with you at all times. I think I am very flexible on how we work together as no two people respond the same way to therapy. If you have any queries or concerns about counselling, feel free to contact me.

Price: £55 per session