Robert is very compassionate and offers helpful guidance.
Robert Ormiston, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Robert is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Robert. View 12 reviews
- Great news, Robert is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Robert helped through some of the most challenging times in life, helped me with my anxiety and got me to a stage of post traumatic growth. I am starting to love myself and life again.
More about Robert
- 25 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
About Me
With over 25 years of experience in mental health, I bring a compassionate, direct, and grounded approach to therapy, specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My method is rooted in humanistic principles, honoring each individual’s unique experiences and intuition. Above all, I strive to create a space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and supported.
My Approach
Therapy is about feeling fully seen and heard. I aim to foster a nonjudgmental, comfortable environment where open exploration can take place.
Honesty and Authenticity – A strong therapeutic relationship is built on trust, transparency, and genuine connection.
Self-Awareness and Growth – I support clients in cultivating self-awareness and navigating personal transformation.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as an intricate system of parts, each with its own perspective, emotions, and behaviours. Some parts may be in harmony, while others may be in conflict. As an IFS therapist, I help clients understand and engage with these inner dynamics, fostering balance and Self-leadership.
Consider this moment from Monty Python’s Life of Brian:
Brian: "You’ve got to think for yourselves! You’re all individuals!"
Crowd (in unison): "Yes! We’re all individuals!"
This humorously illustrates how we often follow automatic patterns rather than engaging with our inner experience in a conscious, self-led way.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured approach that helps process and integrate distressing memories. Using bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, sounds, or taps—the brain’s natural healing capacities are activated, facilitating recovery from trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
Experience & Background
I have worked in diverse mental health settings, including establishing and leading clinical teams within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). My experience includes:
Developing care planning and supervision models for clinicians and practitioners:
Integrating psychological frameworks into modern mental health services:
Serving as a former participant and associate of the International Humanities Conference management committee, where I explored the nuanced relationship between mental health and the broader human experience:
A Personalised Approach
Every person’s journey is unique, and my role is to offer care and respect throughout the process. Therapy is not about fixing—it’s about understanding your internal system, building a healthy relationship with all parts of yourself, and rediscovering the Self-energy that is always available.
My approach is grounded in empathy, patience, and a commitment to fostering lasting well-being.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 399059 · Expires February 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Robert Ormiston
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Robert is very compassionate and offers helpful guidance.
Robert helped through some of the most challenging times in life, helped me with my anxiety and got me to a stage of post traumatic growth. I am starting to love myself and life again.
Robert is a considerate and professional guide for the journey I’m on & I appreciate his help and support
Rob is a great therapist! He led me to explore my inner parts and address underlying issues from childhood that have never been addressed in such a way with other therapists in the past. He takes into account the spiritual aspect of our journey through life that is often ignored in Western therapy. Highly recommend for anyone dealing with trauma or complex trauma.
I’m extremely happy with Robert as my therapist, this is the first time I’ve felt someone understands what need and what I have been through and why I react the way I do, I’m so glad I found him and I’m very confident he will be able to help me.
This guy is dope.
Robert is a wonderful therapist and shows that he really cares and really does listen to what you have to say. He's always on time and always keeps you in the loop if for some reason he can't make it. He's helped me a lot through my traumas and beliefs about myself and really helped my confidence going forward.
Like the lovely uncle you never had and open enough to explain something where it is needed and stay silent when that is the best way forward. Smart as a fox, kind and wise as an old elephant and as strong as a gorilla when you need holding… if anyone can this man can…
Robert is an awesome therapist. It’s been life changing.
Robert has been an exceptionally helpful and trusted therapist. I feel as I have grown so much as a person and I’m so much the better for my experience with him. I cannot recommend his services or demeanor, highly enough. He is kind, listens and gives thoughtful feedback, and gives concrete examples of steps to take to work through challenging points. It has been an absolute pleasure for me to spend time with Robert and my only sadness is that my sessions are coming to an end!
At first I didn't really believe that filling out the simplest questionnaire would in any way help me find the most suitable specialist. After getting matched with Robert, all my doubts were erased. He always listens, goes straight to the point, and understands what my problem is without any additional explanations. I usually have difficulties talking to people let alone opening my true feelings to them, but Robert somehow makes the conversation comfortable for me and I feel some relief after every session. I couldn't recommend this therapist enough
I’m so grateful to have found Rob here on betterhelp. After switching from another therapist whom didn’t really understand me or what my concerns were, I was a bit hopeless about being able to click with someone who’d be able not only to understand me perfectly, but also to give me really valuable advice and insights. Rob was able to deliver all of this and more, and I am extremely confident that my life will really improve on a deep fundamental level thanks to the work I am doing - and will keep on doing - here with him. His great experience in the field shines through in every session and he’s very knowledgeable about everything he talks about. Everything he talks about always makes perfect sense. I Would 100% recommend him. Very excited that I get to keep on working with him. Thanks again Rob!
Frequently asked questions
Does Robert Ormiston offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Robert Ormiston works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Robert Ormiston speak?
Robert Ormiston speaks English.
How many years of experience does Robert Ormiston have?
Robert Ormiston has 25 years of experience.
Where is Robert Ormiston licensed to practice?
Robert Ormiston is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Robert Ormiston accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Robert Ormiston accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Robert Ormiston offer?
Robert Ormiston offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Robert Ormiston?
Robert Ormiston can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Robert Ormiston?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.