Robyn Pitcher
Warm person-centred counsellor focused on practical change
About Robyn
Robyn Pitcher uses a person-centred approach to help people handle stress, anxiety, relationship strain and trauma. She is a BACP counsellor with three years' experience and offers straightforward support for depression, self-esteem problems and life changes. Robyn writes simply and listens closely so clients feel heard and respected.
Robyn draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy to help people manage difficult thoughts and strong emotions.
Background and approach
She also uses solution-focused work to set small, achievable goals and find immediate ways forward. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for each person. Her background includes training and work in South Africa across a range of settings.
That experience involved supporting people affected by abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, and working with diverse groups. Robyn uses that experience to respond calmly to trauma-related concerns and to avoid re-traumatising people in conversation. Common issues she addresses include grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image difficulties, parenting strains, career stress and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, chronic illness and chronic pain and the practical problems these bring. Robyn focuses on building trust in the therapeutic relationship. Together with clients she identifies coping strategies, communication skills and realistic steps to improve day-to-day life.
Her style is warm, non-judgemental and practical, with an emphasis on small changes that add up over time.
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Sessions & fees
How Robyn's approaches translate to online therapy
Robyn uses person-centred work to build a trusting relationship online, focusing on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns by prioritising empathy and the client's own pace.She also applies cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to practise different ways of responding. CBT-style work online can be useful for stress, depression, mood disorders and managing strong emotions by offering clear tools and exercises to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Robyn will discuss the different methods and work with each client to agree what feels most relevant to their goals. That shared decision-making helps tailor sessions and set achievable steps for change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible, and live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to fit counselling around work, family life and other commitments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
