- Person-centred listening
- Evidence-informed tools
- Practical skills focus
About Robert
Dr. Robert Martin is an AASW social worker with 16 years of professional experience. He combines psychological training and social work practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship concerns. He also offers support for grief, intimacy problems and issues related to identity and sexuality in LGBT clients.
He trained in psychology and completed a Master of Social Work and a PhD in Social Work, with a focus on complex childhood trauma. His background also includes management and executive roles in the non-profit sector, which gives him insight into workplace stress and leadership pressures.
In sessions he aims to create an open, non-judging space where people can talk about painful feelings and difficult choices. He uses person-centred listening alongside practical tools drawn from approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques. The tone is direct but warm, with an emphasis on small, workable steps.
Robert often helps people untangle codependent patterns, attachment concerns and difficulties with boundaries. He also supports those facing life transitions, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and persistent low mood or bipolar symptoms.
He works collaboratively to set goals and find strategies that fit everyday life. People who prefer clear explanations and active skills practice tend to do well with his style.
How his approaches translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and it often suits problems like depression, anxiety and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and closeness, and it can help with codependency and intimacy concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experiences and what feels useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to keep continuity through life changes. If you are considering online options, confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, more frequent brief sessions when useful, and easier access when travel or time constraints make in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help people with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, depression and bipolar challenges, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers person-centred listening combined with active, practical techniques from approaches like ACT, CBT and DBT, and draws on attachment-based ideas when relevant.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 16 years of professional experience and a PhD in Social Work, with clinical experience assessing and treating complex childhood trauma and many years in leadership roles.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is located in Australia and holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.