Counsellor profile
Dr. Robert Martin, AASW
Based in Australia ยท 16 years of experience
AASW social worker focusing on adult mental health and relationships
Continue with RobertAt a glance
- Registration
- AASW, Australia (698375)
- Qualifications
- AASW
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Robert supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Relationship and intimacy
About Robert
AASW accredited social worker, Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, Master of Social Work, and undergraduate psychology qualifications. Dr. Robert Martin has 16 years of professional experience and works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and major life transitions among other areas.
Robert uses person-centred counselling as a base. He blends that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based approaches. Sessions focus on talking through thoughts and feelings, developing practical strategies, and building clearer communication skills.
He also has a research background in complex childhood trauma and applies that expertise when relevant. This means assessment and careful planning are used where past trauma affects current wellbeing.
Robert has additional experience with workplace stress and leadership strain following a decade in senior executive roles in the non-profit sector. He brings that practical understanding to work on career stress, role pressure and burnout-related issues.
Other areas he addresses include LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, and a range of attachment and relationship difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English in Australia and are intended for individuals seeking counselling support.
Appointments use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and problems that involve avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical experiments and behavioural changes. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative choice can change over time if different skills or perspectives are needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people attend from wherever their daily routines already take place, which can make regular appointments simpler to sustain.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses person-centred counselling combined with ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-based methods to talk through feelings and build practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience including research expertise in complex childhood trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW accredited social worker with a PhD in Social Work and is based in Australia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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