Robert Ashby

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Dip. Counsellor MBACP

About me

I’m Robbie, a qualified psychotherapist providing online therapy for adults of all ages, with a particular focus on supporting individuals in their 20s and 30s, across a wide range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD and more. Many of the people I see want to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface and find a steadier, more grounded way forward.

My approach combines emotional depth with practical change. Together, we look at patterns, beliefs, and coping strategies that may once have helped you get through difficult times, but now feel limiting or exhausting. From there, we work towards helping you feel more connected, less stuck, and more able to live in a way that feels true to you.

Sessions are collaborative and flexible. Sometimes reflective, sometimes practical, and sometimes gently challenging. I adapt to what you bring, while keeping a clear focus on growth and forward movement.

Alongside my private practice, I work in a specialist mental health role supporting university students, which helps keep my work grounded in the real pressures people face today.

I offer a free introductory call, with no pressure or obligation, just a chance to talk and see if working together feels like a good fit.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling after 4 years of training, which has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of various therapeutic approaches, including integrative and person-centred techniques. This training involved extensive coursework, practical sessions, and supervised placements, ensuring I am well-prepared to offer effective and compassionate support.

My professional experience includes working with Choose Therapy, an online counselling platform where I honed my skills in providing remote therapy to a diverse clientele. I have also contributed my expertise to the NHS Talking Therapies in Sutton, where I worked with clients facing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and PTSD.

These roles, combined with my training, have given me valuable insights into the unique needs of each client, allowing me to tailor my approach to provide the most effective care. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and continuing my professional development.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 - £70.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I offer £70 per session. I do offer some spaces at a concession rate however these are currently full. When a space becomes available again I will update here.

When I work

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Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2

London, Greater London, SW17

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Google Meet

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