Robert Henderson
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About me
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.
Relationships and life general can be difficult for everyone, but more so for some. Navigating through our own internal world can be hard enough without having to manoeuvre though an increasing complex world. If you, or yours, are struggling with the current situation, talking to someone trained as a counsellor and psychologist may be helpful. Telephone or video consultations have helped many clients thus far. If you would like to have an initial session, without commitment, to see if you may get some benefit, please feel free to contact me or if you have any questions, concerns or would like to get an idea if I could be of help, I'd be happy to arrange for a 15 minute no-obligation or fee phone call.
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
For example: 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.
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.
During these unsettling times, I want to assure you that if you need support but are unsure of going out, I have years of experience as an online counsellor, both through video conferencing and telephone. I am offering a 50% discount for those of you who have been affected economically by job termination or having your income cut. These days, more than ever, we need to maintain our mental health resilience. Feel free to contact me with any queries or concerns.
Cost of Living Considerations
Working together fortnightly can reduce cost by a half. Suggesting things you can do at home to mantain continuity may ensure the progress experienced by other
If you are really struggling financially, do not hesitate to ask for a concessionary fee
People I work with
I have worked with people in from the ages of 10-94, of various backgrounds, cultures, race, religion, sexuality and beliefs.
“Nobody chooses to suffer mental injury or ill health. But I can honestly say that my life has been made richer for the time I spent with Robert in a way I don’t think I would have had had I chosen anyone else”.
G.S. Client
"I have been to many counsellors and can honestly say the Rob's approach stands apart in his honesty, acceptance and simplicity. I have found it to be a learning experience as well as life enhancing"
J.D. Client
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Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications:
NCIP Certificate in Working with Complexities of Trauma 2024
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People 2021
Master of Science in Psychology (MSc) - University of Gloucestershire- MBPS 2018
Masters of Science in Integrative Counselling (MSc) Client centred; Psychotherapy, CBT - University of Bristol- 2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (PG) University of Bristol-2012
Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine (DC) New York Chiropractic College-1986
Experience:
Private Practise Integrative Counselling (CBT, Client Centred, Psychodynamic) in Cheltenham
2012 - PresentTeens in Crisis, Volunteer Counsellor
2019 - Present University Student Mentor for Clear Links 2017 - Present
2014 -2017 Samaritan Volunteer
2014-2015 NHS 2gether Trust Foundation Volunteer Counsellor, Cheltenham, Gloucester
2010-2011 Listen In Volunteer Counsellor Berkley Square, Bristol Volunteer Counsellor
Private Practise - New York, 1987-2007
Direct Care Provider - Fernald State School for Severe Multiple Disabilities Massachusetts 
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have extensive experience with healthy results in working wiWoking 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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 fee weekdays and evenings
£60 for couples
Fortnightly sessions available
Last appointment 7pm
When I work
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Daytime, evening weekday and some weekend availability. Varying scheduling available for those with busy varying timetables. Please text or call with any questions or concerns 07590 416170
Further information
I will be completely honest. direct and open with you at all times. I think I am very flexible on how we work together and welcome input. I believe that no two people respond the same way to therapy.
If you have any queries or concerns about counselling, feel free to contact me
07590 416170
