Steven Robison, BACP

Steven Robison helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing big life changes and those struggling with motivation and confidence. His approach aims to help clients feel steadier and more able to cope with everyday pressures.

He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. He believes people already have strengths and resources they can build on. Therapy begins with making sense of patterns and finding small, realistic changes to try.

Steven trained at The College of Holistic Medicine in Glasgow, studying an integrated model that includes client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and Gestalt ideas. He is a member of BACP, which is listed as his credential. He has seven years of professional experience working in the UK.

His practice pays attention to attachment and the ways early relationships shape current reactions. Mindfulness and existential perspectives are used when people want to look at meaning, purpose or how to live with uncertainty. He also brings practical skills for managing strong emotions and addictive behaviours.

People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Steven aims to listen closely, reflect what matters and try strategies that fit each person’s life. He invites clients to test small changes and review what works, so progress feels manageable and clear.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and find new ways to feel safer and more connected. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions, with the counsellor listening closely and helping clients find their own solutions and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and trying practical strategies to shift them, useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means approaches can be mixed or changed as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different situations. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quick check-ins and text messaging can fit short updates into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties or travel and let people choose the format that feels most practical.