Rob Stuart

Summer Break - 17th - 28th August, 2026.

"Therapy was literally life-changing and what I learned remains with me today. I don’t think I could ever really articulate the level of gratitude."

I'm Rob Stuart, a psychodynamic counsellor based in Walthamstow Village, East London. I offer a friendly and professional service to those who may not have experienced counselling before (or those who have been previously disappointed).

People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons. I meet a lot of people who might appear outwardly successful but are secretly struggling inside. It's not always easy to speak to friends or family and often it's better to speak to a professional about how you're feeling anyway.

I can assist with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, existential angst and strong emotions, such as anger and frustration, guilt and shame, hopelessness and despair and even thoughts of deliberate self-harm and suicide.

With more than 12 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, including almost 5 years in the NHS, you can be confident that I will deliver a high quality service. I've worked alongside some of the best names in the field, published papers and delivered training to other mental health professionals.

I'm a professional member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), a Professional Standards Authority accredited register. I am also a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPS). For your peace of mind, I hold public liability insurance of up to £10,000,000.

Prices can be negotiated but if you can afford to pay, please do so I can offer reduced rates to those on limited means.

If you'd like to find out more about how I could potentially help you, why not send me a message today?  

Testimonials:

"From our very first interaction, I felt heard and understood."

"Rob created a safe, nonjudgmental space where I could be open about my thoughts and feelings."

"I feel better equipped to handle life's challenges."

"I don’t think I could ever really articulate the level of gratitude."

Training and Qualifications:

MSc Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy - Birkbeck College, University of London

Graduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling and Organisational Dynamics - Birkbeck College, University of London

Graduate Diploma in Psychology - The Open University, Milton Keynes

BA Philosophy and Politics - University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk

Experience:

Honorary Psychotherapist at Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust.

Clinical Support Worker at St Pancras Hospital, Camden and Islington (CANDI) NHS Foundation Trust.

Mental Health Support Worker at Connifinn Limited (private healthcare provider).

Community Link Worker at Maytree (suicide prevention charity).

Volunteer Listener at Samaritans (suicide prevention charity).

Director at OPUS - An Organisation for Promoting Understanding of Society (registered charity) responsible for the "Listening Post" (a unique opportunity to study unconscious dynamics in society).