Robert Leake

I practice in person in Greenwich (south-east London). I can offer day-time and evening availability.

You might be feeling caught in patterns that repeat—finding yourself in similar relationships, conflicts, or uncertainties, without fully understanding why. There may be a more general sense that something isn’t right, or is hard to categorise

You don’t need to arrive with a clear explanation—part of the work is finding a way to put things into words.

I offer a space to explore this in depth, without judgement or assumptions about what you should feel or how you ought to change.

My approach is psychoanalytic. This means we won’t focus on quick solutions, coping strategies, or trying to 'fix' symptoms. Instead, we take time to look closely at your experience—how your difficulties have developed, what they are connected to, and the role they may play in your life.

A central part of the work is attention to the way you describe things, the words you use, and where certain patterns repeat in what you say. These moments may point to something important that isn’t immediately obvious, but which can become clearer through careful exploration.

Over time, this kind of work can lead to a shift in how you relate to what’s troubling you—often easing its intensity and opening up new ways of responding.

I often work with people facing anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties, questions around identity or sexuality, and a sense of being stuck or unable to move forward. 

I hold a BA in Philosophy, an MA in Psychoanalysis, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Since 2019, I have been in an ongoing Lacanian clinical training with the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR). I abide by the code of ethics of CFAR and the code of professional conduct of the BACP.

Alongside my private practice, I have several years experience working in a low-cost counselling service and within university mental health, autism, neurodiversity, and suicide bereavement support.

If this way of working resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation

Sessions usually take place once a week or more, at a regular time.

The work is open-ended, meaning there is no fixed number of sessions and you are free to bring the work to an end at any point.

The length of sessions is flexible and guided by the work itself. Rather than adhering to a fixed time limit, sessions are shaped by what is said. At times it may feel useful to end earlier if something particularly significant has emerged, and return to it later. At other moments, sessions may run slightly longer when it seems that something important would be lost by stopping abruptly. As a general guide, they usually last between 30 and 60 minutes.

Fees range between £60–£80, depending on individual circumstances. I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces.

Missed sessions are charged when less than 48 hours’ notice is given.

I work in person in Greenwich (south-east London). Online or telephone sessions may be possible once we have begun working together, depending on the circumstances

What is discussed in sessions is treated as private and confidential. Any personal data, such as contact details, is stored securely and is never shared with third parties without explicit permission.

I offer an initial telephone consultation to discuss what has brought you to therapy and to consider whether this way of working feels right for you. There is no charge for this meeting.