Dr Robert Scaife

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Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist, HCPC, UKCP

About me

I am a Counselling Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist offering evidence-informed therapy for adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, relationship and attachment difficulties, trauma, and eating disorders.

I work with both short-term and longer-term therapy and tailor my approach to the individual needs of each client. Alongside supporting clients with their mental health and the challenges that bring them to therapy, I aim to help them develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that may be contributing to ongoing difficulties.

My approach is integrative, drawing from a range of therapeutic models depending on what feels most appropriate and helpful. I place particular importance on building a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe meaningful psychological change often emerges not only through insight and coping strategies, but also through the experience of feeling understood, supported, and able to explore difficulties openly and without judgement.

Alongside private practice, I have experience working within specialist eating disorder services and providing therapeutic support within corporate settings in the financial sector. I work with a broad range of clients, including professionals navigating stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, uncertainty, and major life transitions.

I recognise that seeking therapy can feel like a significant step. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply looking to understand yourself more fully, I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful, and non-judgemental space in which meaningful change can take place.

I offer both online therapy and in-person sessions in central London.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have over 10 years of extensive training and experience in psychology and psychotherapy. 

I hold a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and am fully accredited as a Psychotherapist with the UKCP. I work both in private practice and within corporate settings, as well as at a private eating disorder clinic in Central London.

My qualifications include:

  • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (Metanoia Institute / Middlesex University, London)
  • Clinical Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Metanoia Institute, London)
  • Clinical Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (Metanoia Institute, London)
  • Foundation in Integrative Psychotherapy (Regent’s University, London)
    Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (The Open University)

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.

They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.

Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.

UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£100.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Vitality
  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Cigna
  • BUPA

Additional information

I offer a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions before starting.

Session Fee: £100 per 50-minute session

Availability: I currently have availability for online sessions throughout the week and in-person sessions in W1 on Monday and Tuesday evenings. 

If you would like to arrange an initial assessment, please email me or call me 07961 979 943. There is no obligation to continue with ongoing therapy after this initial meeting.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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London, Greater London, W1K

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Microsoft Teams
FaceTime
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Dr Robert Scaife
Dr Robert Scaife