Dr. Robert Martin, AASW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Robert is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- Great news, Robert is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Australia
More about Robert
- 16 years' experience
- Male
- AASW
I am licensed as an accredited social worker in Australia with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with 15 years of professional work experience.
I have experience in helping clients with mental health issues, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with parenting issues, workplace issues, generalized stress and anxiety, and major life transitions.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I utilize person centred approaches to therapy that are combined in an integrated fashion with acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion focussed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy.
I hold undergraduate qualifications in psychology, a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work with expertise in the assessment and treatment of complex childhood trauma.
Unrelated to my therapeutic training and expertise are a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Master of Arts in International Relations, a Master of Laws in International Law, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). I am particularly well acquainted with the stress and anxiety that accompanies being in executive and leadership roles after having spent ten years at CEO level in the non-profit sector in Australia.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- AASW · Australia · 698375 · Renews June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Robert Martin offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Robert Martin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Robert Martin speak?
Dr. Robert Martin speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Robert Martin have?
Dr. Robert Martin has 16 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Robert Martin licensed to practice?
Dr. Robert Martin is licensed to practice in Australia.
Does Dr. Robert Martin accept clients outside of Australia?
No, Dr. Robert Martin does not accept clients outside of Australia.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Robert Martin offer?
Dr. Robert Martin offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Dr. Robert Martin?
Dr. Robert Martin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Robert Martin?
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