Rob Stuart

"Therapy was literally life-changing and what I learned remains with me today." – A satisfied client.

I'm a Psychodynamic Counsellor based in Walthamstow Village with over 10 years’ experience in the NHS, community and private health care settings. 

I offer a friendly and professional service to those who may not have experienced counselling before (or those who have been previously disappointed).

I provide effective treatment for anxiety and depression, as well as emotionally unstable and bipolar disorders. If you're not sure what you're suffering with, I can assist with symptoms such as low mood, low self-esteem, fear and/or avoidance of social situations, so-called 'imposter syndrome', work-based stress and/or relationship difficulties.

I'm comfortable dealing with strong emotions, such as anger or frustration, guilt or shame, hopelessness and/or despair, up to and including fleeting thoughts and feelings of self-harm or suicide. If you are actively self-harming or suicidal, I can advise on appropriate treatment pathways.

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

I believe in treating all people with dignity and respect and am particularly interested in working with people from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds, including marginalised communities. I am strongly motivated to assist those on the front line of the struggle for social and environmental justice.

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."

For the past 10 years, I've run a successful practice here in Walthamstow and am currently accepting new referrals after recently relocating to the Village. I'm a short (5 minutes) walk from the shops and restaurants of Orford Road and about the same distance from Hollow Ponds, where I offer nature based therapy as a low cost alternative to my standard practice. (If you'd like to find out more about this service, please visit my website).

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 continue to 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?

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).