About Robert Bristow

 

 

My Approach

I'm a Pluralistic-Integrative Psychotherapist, working with clients of any age. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches - including Human Givens, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioural models - and we decide together, at your initial consultation and as we go, which fits your needs best. There's no single approach that suits everyone, so your sessions are shaped around you.

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I've worked with a wide range of difficulties, including school-attendance issues, parental support, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, child behaviour, emotional resilience, phobias, gaming issues, autism/ADHD (ASC/D), and family support.

 

My Background

Before becoming a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and then training as a psychotherapist, I spent 18 years in education, including as an Assistant Headteacher in two secondary schools with Post-16 provision, and teaching on postgraduate programmes at two universities. I hold a (BA Double Hons) degree and PGCE in German and French, a specialism in EAL student needs, and a Master's in Education (Leadership & Management). I've also worked with children in care and served as a school's Designated Child Protection Coordinator (now DSL).

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That background means I understand not just the therapy side of things, but the real pressures of school, family and organisational life - particularly around SEN/D, inclusion, and safeguarding.

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Autism Assessment

I work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside a Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a Speech and Language Therapist to provide a fully recognised private autism (ASD) diagnosis, including the ADOS-2 assessment. I'm trained to assess children, young people and adults of any age.

 

My Qualifications

• Degree (BSc Hons) in Psychology; graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Senior Member of the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists)

• Graduate of the Human Givens College, registered with the Human Givens Institute (GHGI)

• Qualified Teacher with a Master's in Education (Leadership & Management), plus a further postgraduate qualification

• DBS-checked

 

Working with Schools & Organisations

I also support schools, colleges, universities and larger organisations — from whole-institution CPD/INSET training to bespoke, one-to-one coaching for staff supporting a specific child or young person, including lesson observations where useful. For organisations, I can help with team motivation, morale, and navigating significant events or relationship issues. Get in touch to discuss what you need.