Robert Atkin

Hello and welcome to my profile. I work with clients on weekdays from 9.00 am until 7.30 pm and will always try to accommodate your availability and needs, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Before commencing counselling sessions, I offer a free initial 20 minute online or phone chat in which we can discuss what is bringing you to counselling and what you are seeking to gain from it, how we can work together, and any queries you might have.

I am an experienced and qualified integrative counsellor who uses a variety of trusted and appropriate therapeutic approaches suited to adult clients’ individual needs within an empathic, safe and confidential environment bound by the BACP Ethical Framework.  

I practise privately face-to-face or online from my home between Putney Heath and Wimbledon Village or even outdoors walking and talking on the Common, and for L4+ counselling students I offer a concessionary rate.

I work with all adults aged 18 years or over regardless of background or circumstance. My sessions are 50 minutes in duration and I encourage clients to attend on the same day and at the same time each week, although I fully understand people's busy lives don't make this easy and I try to be as flexible as possible.

You may just want to get something off your chest or you may want to work on things which will take more time but whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, the number of sessions you have is entirely in your hands.

We will have regular reviews of our work and I only work within my professional competency. If I feel I am not equipped to assist you I can signpost you to a more specialised counsellor or organisation, or refer you but never without your agreement.

It has likely taken you considerable courage even to consider counselling and you may well be apprehensive before our first session for any number of reasons. You may never have had counselling or if you have it may not have met your needs. You may worry you will be judged or that your troubles are insignificant. You may be struggling to describe what you're feeling or you may feel overwhelmed, lost or alone. Whatever your reasons, be assured that from the outset you will be heard. I will do my utmost to put you at ease in a trusting, empathic and confidential environment that feels safe for you and where you feel valued.

We will begin by establishing the basis of our working relationship which will include recognising the ethical and safe nature of our work, focusing on what you hope to gain from counselling and exploring ways in which we can work together towards your goals.

Some of your processing will be emotionally painful for you but throughout our sessions I will be with you, supporting you, as you seek to make better sense of your concerns.