Rob Millist, BACP, NCPS

Rob Millist is a counsellor who brings seven years of practice to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships and intimacy-related issues. He works with people on a range of concerns including depression, addictions, ADHD and sexual health questions, and supports those coping with grief, trauma and life changes. Rob holds BACP and NCPS credentials and offers an initial 50 minute session to review concerns and goals.

Rob combines a head-and-heart style in short, steady sessions. He uses grounding techniques to help manage emotional stress and offers a wellbeing score to track changes over time. Sessions tend to be concise to fit into busy routines, with a standard 45 minute weekly slot after the first meeting.

His background includes work with Youthline UK, Mind and PAWS, and experience in both one-to-one and corporate settings. That mix shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to counselling and coaching. Rob spends time listening first, then helps people try small steps that can make everyday life feel easier.

Rob is comfortable talking about topics such as intimacy, kink and alternative sex culture alongside attachment, abandonment and body image. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, bereavement and communication problems. The focus is on understanding what matters to the individual and finding what helps them move forward.

To begin, Rob asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. He checks messages and voicenotes during the week to keep momentum between sessions.

How Rob’s approaches translate to online work

Rob draws on attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural tools to structure sessions in a clear, practical way. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape feelings and closeness, and can help when someone struggles with abandonment or trust. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client’s lead, which helps people feel heard and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioural techniques break problems into small parts and test simple changes, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. Rob will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that seem most useful. If something doesn’t fit, he adapts the plan so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around a busy life, cut travel time and keep momentum between meetings. It also allows shorter, focused check-ins and makes it simple to use grounding exercises or worksheets during the session. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor pacing, tasks and techniques to suit the individual’s everyday routine.