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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Career guidance
- Stress and anxiety
About Robbie
PACFA registered clinical counsellor with 15 years' experience, Robbie Spence helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem and career challenges. He also supports people coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Robbie works from a client-centred perspective and draws on career development and expressive approaches in his work.
Robbie describes counselling as a way to get clearer about what matters and to find direction when life feels uncertain. Sessions are one-on-one and focused on exploring thoughts, emotions and patterns that affect daily life. He emphasises the person’s own experience and works at a pace that suits them.
His background includes a Master of Guidance and Counselling from the University of Southern Queensland. He has also studied career development and psychological approaches that inform practical conversations about work and purpose. The PACFA credential is presented as his professional registration.
In practice Robbie uses client-centred methods to help people build self-awareness and confidence. He also addresses workplace issues, communication problems, attachment questions and aspects of forgiveness and impulsivity. His work references autism and Asperger Syndrome when relevant to a person’s concerns.
Sessions aim to clarify goals and develop everyday strategies for coping and decision-making. People seeking greater self-understanding or considering a career change will find focused, conversational support. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
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How Client-Centred work fits with online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person clarify their own goals. This approach suits issues like stress, anxiety, self-worth and life decisions where understanding personal values matters.Robbie also draws on career development ideas. These conversations look at strengths, options and practical next steps for work or life direction. They are useful for people weighing job changes, workplace problems or questions about purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods seem useful and adjust based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and support shorter check-ins between appointments. They also let people choose quieter surroundings for reflection, or use audio-only meetings when bandwidth or being on camera is impractical.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment, communication, workplace issues and aspects of autism and Asperger Syndrome.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy as his main approach, emphasising the person’s perspective and working at their pace. He also brings career development and expressive ideas into conversations when useful.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience and holds a Master of Guidance and Counselling from the University of Southern Queensland. His training includes career development and psychological approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a PACFA registered clinical counsellor based in Australia. The PACFA credential is given as his professional registration.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen arrangement.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.