Robert Omielan

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MSc (Counselling) University of Bristol; MBACP (Accredited)
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location_on Bristol BS34 & Gloucester GL2
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I've been qualified for over 18 years and am accredited with the BACP. Before private practice I was a counsellor in the NHS for over 10 years, and with several mental health charities before that.  My training and practice are integrative with a person-centred foundation.

I know it can be daunting to ask for help, especially from a professional, but also what a difference it can make if you find the right person. The way we work will be particular to you, I'll make sure that I understand what you would like from counselling, and talk with you to make sure that we work in a way which suits you, and that you find helpful.

I'll listen without making judgements so that you're safe, supported and understood. I'll follow your lead, and you won't have to talk about anything that you don't want to.

I’ve helped people going through all kinds of difficulties and have particular experience in helping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, stress, difficult relationships, disability, bereavement and loss.

I offer 1:1 appointments via Zoom, phone, and in person, and can be flexible in the online appointment times available, including early morning and evening and some availability for online appointments on Saturday mornings.

You can choose whether we work together briefly for an agreed number of sessions or ongoing.

The first session:

I'll ask about what prompted you to look for help and what you would like from counselling. I'll also ask about your life-circumstances and history so that I can better understand the context of your difficulties, and I'll answer any questions that you have. 

If I think that a different form of help is appropriate I’ll discuss this with you. If you decide that the counselling I offer is not right for you, you’re under no obligation to continue.

If you are a student or on a low income, I'm happy to discuss a reduced fee with you.

Please get in touch using the details or the link above to book a free 15 minute introductory call. 

Training, qualifications & experience

MSc (Integrative Counselling) - University of Bristol

BACP accredited

BSc (Hons) Psychology & Sociology - University of the West of England

I attend regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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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

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Additional information

Payment by bank transfer.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Appointments available to start between 08:30am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

Appointments available to start between 09:00am and 11am on Saturday. (Online only)

Filton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS34

Shepherd Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

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Online platforms

Zoom