Robert Ormiston

• EMDR
• Internal Family Systems
• Mindfulness

About Robert

Robert Ormiston works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or caught in repeating patterns. He uses a thoughtful, insight-oriented approach rather than quick fixes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 25 years of experience in the mental health field.

He has worked in senior clinical roles in the UK’s National Health Service and with multidisciplinary teams. That background shapes a practical, organised way of working. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, recurring patterns and inner conflicts rather than only teaching coping skills.

Robert draws on Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing alongside client-centred, existential, Jungian and mindfulness approaches. He helps people look at different parts of themselves, understand why those parts act as they do, and reduce unhelpful reactivity.

Work with him typically balances gentle exploration and clear direction. He aims to move at a pace the client can manage and to reduce overwhelm while keeping to purposeful therapeutic work. That can include processing difficult memories and strengthening steady ways of responding in daily life.

He commonly supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and career concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, anger, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. He also lists other focus areas such as first responder issues, fatherhood, dissociation, and coping after disasters.

Sessions are carried out in English. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, clients use the 'Talk to a counsellor online' button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Robert commonly works with Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts of a person - for example protective or wounded parts - and helps people understand their roles and relate to them differently. It can help when someone feels internally conflicted or notices repeating emotional patterns. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping, to help process distressing memories and reduce their current emotional charge; it is often used for trauma, intense anxiety or unresolved grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss aims, preferences and what you find most helpful, and then agree a way forward together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify which online session formats Robert offers, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep appointments during work breaks. Some formats need less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, which can suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a brief focused session rather than a longer in-person meeting.

Topics Robert lists

• Stress and 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 addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred 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

Questions about Robert

Does he help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He works with stress, anxiety and related problems such as sleep difficulty and worry.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred and existential approaches alongside Internal Family Systems and EMDR, with elements of Jungian and mindfulness therapy.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including senior clinical roles within the NHS.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats does he use?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the 'Talk to a counsellor online' button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.