Rob Millist , BACP, NCPS

Rob Millist is a counsellor who has provided structured support across one-to-one and organisational settings, combining practical coaching with therapeutic work that attends to both thinking and feeling. His practice included scheduled sessions on Tuesdays and on Thursday afternoons over the summer, with counselling slots typically between 9am and 9pm UK time. Routine sessions were 45 minutes long, while the initial appointment ran 50 minutes to allow time to review presenting issues, set goals and discuss the monthly Wellbeing Score he uses to track progress.

He has spent a number of years counselling and coaching clients, helping to build confidence and promote personal growth in individual and corporate contexts. He has served as a regular counsellor for Youthline UK, Mind and PAWS, and describes his style as a head and heart approach intended to make people feel welcomed and empowered.

Rob integrates grounding techniques into his work to help manage everyday emotional stress, and he supports a collaborative exploration of thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental setting. The Wellbeing Score mentioned above is a wellbeing measure used in his practice to monitor feelings and progress over time. His practice blends clinical skills with practical coping tools to help clients move toward the goals they set.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online support

Rob commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and early bonds to help people understand how past connections influence current relationships and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional acceptance, creating space for clients to find their own solutions and build self-esteem. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical ways to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop coping strategies for issues like anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rob works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options help clients maintain continuity of care around work, family and other commitments, and allow licensed professionals to deliver regular, tailored support without geographic constraints.