Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counsellor in Eastbourne & Hastings
Established in 1999, Robert Goodman Counselling provides professional therapy services rooted in a person-centred approach. Our practice integrates diverse methodologies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed care, tailored to individual client needs. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and trauma, serving clients in Eastbourne, Hastings, and East Sussex. Our therapist holds a postgraduate diploma from Brighton University and maintains continuous professional development in areas such as LGBT affirmative practice and suicide prevention.We offer flexible session formats, including face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations, with concessionary rates available. A free initial 20-minute consultation helps determine therapeutic suitability, while evening appointments accommodate working professionals. Our practice combines academic rigour with empathetic support, fostering client growth and emotional well-being.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Therapy
LGBTQ+ Support
Relationship Counselling
Stress Management
Depression Therapy
Creative Block Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in individual and couples therapy
- Our practice integrates person-centred and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Specialist training in trauma, anxiety, and LGBT affirmative counselling
- Flexible session formats including secure online consultations
- Free initial 20-minute consultation to assess therapeutic compatibility
What people say
Anxiety decreased significantly
Professional and knowledgeable therapist
Non-judgmental and caring approach
Effective family relationship improvements
Flexible session scheduling
Services
Individual Counselling
Personalised therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, and personal development. Using person-centred techniques combined with evidence-based approaches, this service helps clients achieve emotional growth and improved mental well-being through confidential, weekly sessions.
Couples Therapy
Specialised support for relationship challenges, including communication issues and conflict resolution. Facilitates constructive dialogue and mutual understanding between partners through structured sessions, helping couples rebuild trust and strengthen their connection in a safe therapeutic environment.
Family Counselling
Addresses family dynamics and interpersonal conflicts through collaborative sessions. Focuses on improving communication patterns, resolving longstanding tensions, and fostering healthier relationships within family units using systemic therapeutic approaches tailored to group dynamics.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised treatment for trauma and PTSD using evidence-based techniques. Helps clients process traumatic experiences safely, develop coping strategies, and reduce symptoms through a phased therapeutic approach that prioritises emotional stability and recovery.
Anxiety Management
Targeted interventions for anxiety disorders, including panic attacks and phobias. Combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop effective management strategies for long-term symptom reduction.
People
Robert Goodman
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Qualified therapist with 20+ years' experience in person-centred counselling. Holds postgraduate diploma from Brighton University and advanced training in trauma therapy, suicide prevention, and LGBT affirmative practice. Specialises in anxiety, relationship issues, and creative performance blocks.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My core approach is person-centred, supplemented by CBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
Yes, I provide secure video sessions via Skype or FaceTime for clients preferring remote consultations or requiring flexibility.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions start at £70, couples at £100, and family sessions at £120, with concessionary rates available based on financial circumstances.
How long are typical counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, though durations may vary slightly depending on client requirements and agreed therapeutic focus.
What specialisms do you have?
I specialise in anxiety disorders, relationship counselling, trauma therapy, LGBT affirmative practice, and creative performance issues, with advanced training in suicide prevention.
