Robert Marshall

I will endeavor to be a flexible as I can.

I do not work any set times so can accommodate evening and weekend work.

I am a Qualified Person Centered Counselor although I view my practice very holistic in the sense I have experience with CBT & MI through my volunteering work with Tayside Council on Alcohol.

I offer an opportunity to connect and get to know each other using invaluable listening skills, leading with Empathy and compassion.

I accept we are all very different as fallible human beings so I work with an open mind not judging a person or situation.

So for me I work closely with emotions and explore these in a safe and secure environment.

However I feel that I offer a down to earth approach so it will allow my clients to be open and honest without fear of feeling judged.

I feel the best way to describe my practice is to tell you about myself and my lived experience. This helps me to emphasis with a vast amount of areas that you might be struggling with.

I have had many ups and downs in my life so far and I would just like to share a few of them with you all.

Grew up in a working-class background in the west of Scotland

Lived in Africa between the ages of 6-13 years old

Turned Professional Golfer at 17, lasting 4 years

I experienced the death of my brother in a horrific car accident

Became a very successful Salesperson in my late 20`s

Personal addiction (Substance, Gambling, Eating) destroyed my world

Rebuilt my life including starting a new business

Re-lapse in addiction and losing everything including “my freedom”

I felt alone, worthless, suicidal, guilty, depressed and powerless to change

Recovery

Inpatient treatment with Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy & group work

On-going personal counselling to date.

Relative Achievements & Qualifications

2 Highers in Social Care

Cosca Certificate in Counselling Skills

Managing Director of I-Novus Scotland Ltd 

Volunteer Counsellor & Supervisor (TCA)

DipHe in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy

Cosca Supervison Certificate

Co-Founder of Shape Therapy