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- Focus on everyday steps
- 16 years experience
- ACA counsellor
About Robert
Robert Lower is an ACA counsellor with 16 years of experience. He aims to make first sessions straightforward and calm. He knows taking the first step can feel hard and offers a down-to-earth welcome.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people with relationship problems, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and issues with addiction. Robert works with concerns such as grief, trauma, intimacy, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges.
In sessions he focuses on listening without judgement and building a trusting space. He encourages clear, practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to try small changes that make everyday life easier.
Robert uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. That range lets him match simple tools to the problem someone brings. He explains options plainly and checks in about what feels useful.
People can expect structured conversations alongside open listening. The work often includes setting goals, practising new coping skills and reviewing progress. Robert invites people to bring what matters most to them so sessions stay focused on real-world concerns and manageable steps forward.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people with relationship problems, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and issues with addiction. Robert works with concerns such as grief, trauma, intimacy, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges.
In sessions he focuses on listening without judgement and building a trusting space. He encourages clear, practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to try small changes that make everyday life easier.
Robert uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. That range lets him match simple tools to the problem someone brings. He explains options plainly and checks in about what feels useful.
People can expect structured conversations alongside open listening. The work often includes setting goals, practising new coping skills and reviewing progress. Robert invites people to bring what matters most to them so sessions stay focused on real-world concerns and manageable steps forward.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication, which can help with intense emotions and relationship stress.Choosing the best approach is part of the first few sessions. The therapist works collaboratively to test methods and adjust what is used based on your goals and what feels most helpful. This means the plan can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote work easier to fit into busy weeks, to reduce travel and to keep regular check-ins. Online sessions can allow shorter goal reviews or longer therapy blocks depending on what suits your routine, and the therapist will discuss how to structure meetings to match your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression, plus relationship and self-esteem concerns. Other areas include addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD and sleep or eating issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends listening with practical tools, using methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns and try manageable changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of counselling experience in Australia and brings that background to everyday clinical work.
What qualifications does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.