- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Robert
Dr Robert Martin is an AASW-accredited social worker with 16 years of professional experience in Australia. He has undergraduate training in psychology, a Master of Social Work, and a PhD in Social Work. He also holds several unrelated postgraduate degrees and has ten years' executive experience in the non-profit sector.
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, career strain, and major life changes. Blended family issues are included among the topics he lists.
His approach combines person-centred work with evidence-informed methods. He commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside attachment-focused ideas. Sessions are described as collaborative and focused on practical strategies.
Robert has particular experience with complex childhood trauma through his doctoral work. He mentions helping people from LGBT communities and those coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress. He also lists areas such as ADHD, bipolar and mood concerns as part of his practice scope.
People who prefer clear, practical conversations about behaviour, feelings and relationships may find his way of working useful. He invites clients to speak frankly about goals and to try small, manageable steps between sessions.
To begin, clients use the online matching and scheduling process provided on the site. That starts with a short questionnaire and then booking a first appointment.
How his therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter. It helps people who feel stuck by encouraging committed action alongside noticing difficult thoughts and feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviours and feelings and introduces practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress and decision-making challenges.
Attachment-Based Therapy centres on how early relationship patterns influence current behaviour and reactions. It can help people understand loyalty conflicts, attachment worries and recurring relationship problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend a combination of methods that suit the person's situation. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as the work progresses.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time and making it easier to maintain regular check-ins. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the exact online options before booking. Online sessions can be useful for short check-ins, skill-building practice and talking through relationship or blended household concerns without needing to rearrange a full day.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, blended family issues and a wide range of other concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style combined with approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-based methods to focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience and a PhD in Social Work with specific expertise in complex childhood trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an AASW-accredited social worker based in Australia.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.