Bobby Arnold

Face-2-Face counselling is available Mid-week afternoons, Evenings and Saturdays - At our office based in the centre of York. We are located just a short walk from Foss Island Retail Park with FREE on-site parking. In addition telephone and online counselling is offered if preferred. 

Bobby is the lead counsellor at The Arnold Practice and is also an Associate Counsellor at Serendipity Counselling York. Bobby is a Person Centred Counsellor that works on a relational basis, "Well what does that mean?" In short - He believes in the strength of feeling comfortable in the counselling space. By creating a safe, secure and non-judgemental environment where trust, honesty and empathy are given freely. This is at the heart of Bobby’s practice. Being with the client at all times, supporting them through the good, bad and everything in between. 

His approachability and humanistic philosophy, means he wants to be perceived as an equal in the partnership and he deploys this by letting clients see him as him and therefore dissolves the counselling hierarchy. This professional yet less clinical atmosphere encourages discussions to freely follow with client autonomy as a priority. Patience and understanding everyone is an individual, with an honest want to understand the client's journey is a large part of his practice. 

Everyone encounters things differently and here at The Arnold Practice - We believe in working with our clients at their own pace. We are here to support you by providing a safe and welcoming environment, where you can feel comfortable sharing your problems and approach them with confidence.

Autonomy can only be present when the client speaks at their own pace and when they are feeling confident to do so. Listening, being human and speaking to a human is the overall outcome within the environment, which enhances client freedom. The space is theirs and they are seen as an individual with individual needs.

This tailored concept also enriches the experience received and further secures the therapeutic relationship. Being real and experiencing the clients shared information - Plus emotions, brings genuine Psychological Contact and an intimacy to the shared participation. These deep rooted qualities also encouraged client focus and development.