- Relational Wisdom
- Compassionate Conflict
- Guilt and shame
About Robert
Robert Grimes is a PACFA-accredited counsellor in Australia with 18 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with relationship strains, family conflict, grief and intimacy-related issues. Robert also helps with anger and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
Robert focuses on relational dynamics and how they show up at home and at work. He describes his approach as Relational Wisdom and The Art of Compassionate Conflict. That means he looks at patterns between people and how those patterns keep repeating.
Sessions involve clear, steady conversation about what is happening between people. Robert aims to identify repeating relationship patterns, communication problems and control issues. He also talks through abandonment, attachment and forgiveness concerns when they are part of the story.
He works with practical relationship skills alongside conversations about feelings like shame, guilt and isolation. People can expect a mix of straight talk and reflective questions to help untangle difficult moments. Robert notes he adapts discussions and plans to fit each person’s situation.
Robert has worked across many relationship contexts, including divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and midlife challenges. He also offers support for mood-related problems and issues such as body image and life purpose. He provides guidance aimed at improving how people relate to each other and to themselves.
How Robert applies relational work to online sessions
Robert describes his core work as Relational Wisdom and The Art of Compassionate Conflict, approaches that focus on how people interact and repair moments of hurt. Relational work looks at repeating patterns between people and helps identify communication habits that cause pain. Compassionate conflict techniques break down heated exchanges into steps that make it easier to rebuild trust and address shame or guilt.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Robert will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress and priorities change.
This profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and session length so meetings fit everyday life while focusing on relationship patterns and emotional work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship issues, family conflict, grief, intimacy problems and anger, plus related areas such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses relational conversations to trace where guilt and shame come from and how they affect current relationships.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with interpersonal and mood-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is PACFA accredited and practices in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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