About me
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. You may have been carrying things on your own for a long time, wondering if things can ever feel different. Whether you're feeling anxious, struggling with low self-esteem, finding relationships difficult, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, you don't have to face it alone.
I'm Robyn, an NCPS Accredited and BACP Registered counsellor with over nine years' experience supporting children, young people and adults. My approach is warm, genuine and person-centred, creating a space where you can feel comfortable enough to be yourself without fear of judgement.
Many clients tell me that I'm easy to talk to. Building a trusting relationship is at the heart of my work because I believe lasting change happens when you feel truly heard, accepted and understood.
I offer counselling face to face in Mansfield, online across the UK and by telephone, allowing you to choose the option that feels most comfortable for you.
How I can help
Life isn't always straightforward, and sometimes we all need someone outside of family and friends to help us make sense of what's happening.
I regularly support people experiencing:
- Anxiety and excessive worrying
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Depression and low mood
- Relationship difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Neurodiversity
- Stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Life transitions and change
While these are some of the issues I work with most often, you don't need to fit into a particular category to benefit from counselling. If something is affecting your wellbeing, it's important.
Together we'll explore what's happening for you at a pace that feels right, helping you understand yourself more fully, develop healthier ways of coping and move towards the life you'd like to live.
Children and young people
I have extensive experience supporting children and young people aged eight and above.
I understand that growing up today brings unique pressures, and I aim to provide a safe, accepting environment where children and teenagers can express themselves in the way that feels most natural to them.
My approach
Every person is different, which is why I don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to counselling.
As a person-centred counsellor, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to tell you what to do but to walk alongside you, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a way that leads to greater understanding and positive change.
Above all, I want counselling to feel like a conversation with someone who genuinely cares, rather than something intimidating or overly clinical.
Taking the first step
Finding the right counsellor is important, and it's okay if you have questions before deciding.
If you're wondering whether counselling might help, I'd be happy to arrange an initial conversation where we can talk about what has brought you here, answer any questions you have and see whether we feel like the right fit to work together.
Sometimes the hardest part is reaching out. Once you've done that, we can take the next steps together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Over the past nine years, I've had the privilege of supporting children, young people and adults in a variety of settings, giving me experience of working with people from many different backgrounds and life experiences.
Alongside my private practice, I currently work as part of the therapy team at an independent specialist school, supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. My work includes supporting young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, autism, ADHD, pathological demand avoidance (PDA), low self-esteem and emotional regulation difficulties.
I also work within a children's home, supporting young people who have experienced significant challenges and helping them to build emotional resilience and healthier relationships.
In addition, I provide counselling through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supporting adults with a wide range of personal and work-related concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
Earlier in my career, I worked with CASY, providing counselling to children and young people in schools and community settings, supporting issues including anxiety, depression, bullying, gender identity and self-esteem. I also volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support, where I helped adults and young people navigate grief and loss with compassion and understanding.
My core approach is person-centred, meaning I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. Alongside this, my integrative training allows me to draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Transactional Analysis (TA), Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Rather than following a single model, I tailor my approach to each individual because every person's experiences, strengths and needs are unique.
I am an NCPS Accredited Registrant and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working within their ethical frameworks. I attend regular clinical supervision, hold an enhanced DBS certificate and maintain full professional indemnity insurance, ensuring my practice remains safe, ethical and professionally supported.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £55 for up to 50 minutes. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss any questions you may have and to help you decide if we’re a good fit.
Please note that a minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid a fee.
Additional charges may apply for letters or reports.
When I work
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Monday: Telephone and online only
Tuesday: In-person 5-8pm; phone and online available throughout the day
Thursday: In-person 4-8pm; phone and online available throughout the day
Further information
If you decide to get in touch, please check your spam or junk folder for my email responses, as they sometimes end up there. I look forward to working with you and helping you navigate your journey towards positive change.
