- ACT and CBT
- Third wave approaches
- Practical steps
About Robert
Robert Jarvis is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He has worked mainly in the charity sector and sees adults dealing with worry, low mood, anger and everyday struggles. He commonly helps people who are carrying guilt and shame alongside anxiety, stress or relationship concerns.
Robert's current practice draws on third-wave cognitive behavioural models. He often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside existential ideas. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and talking through what matters most to the person.
In conversation he aims to be direct and respectful. He invites people to describe the problem in their own words and then maps out small, achievable changes. That might mean experimenting with new ways of responding, testing unhelpful thoughts, or practising mental skills between sessions.
People visit him for a mix of issues: anger and frustration, sleep problems, grief around life transitions, questions about identity and purpose, and mood difficulties. He also works with attachment and abandonment concerns and the strain of isolation or jealousy.
Robert asks for straightforward goals at the start and reviews progress regularly. Sessions tend to focus on what helps day to day, with longer conversations about values and meaning when these come up. He encourages practical homework and clear steps to track small improvements over time.
How ACT and CBT shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and make decisions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, guilt, shame and problems that keep repeating.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and change behaviours. It is commonly used for mood problems, worry and sleep difficulties.
Robert treats finding the right approach as part of the work. He will discuss what methods fit the person's goals and preferences and adapt sessions together in a collaborative way. That may mean blending ACT with CBT techniques or spending more time on questions of meaning when helpful.
The original profile does not state which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so therapy fits around work or family commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low mood and relationship difficulties, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses third-wave CBT ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and try different responses rather than getting stuck in them.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience and has worked mainly in the charity sector.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom and in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.