Dr. Robert Martin, AASW

Dr. Robert Martin is an Australian social worker accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). He brings 16 years of clinical experience and research training to his practice. He has academic qualifications in psychology, a Master of Social Work, and a PhD in Social Work. He also has experience in executive leadership, having spent a decade in CEO roles in the non-profit sector.

Robert works in a straightforward, conversational way. He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, addictions and coping with life changes. He also helps people navigate relationship struggles, grief, intimacy concerns and parenting strain. He works with people dealing with mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and with issues around ADHD and compassion fatigue.

His approach combines client-centred work with practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Attachment-based ideas inform how he supports people with relationship and attachment difficulties. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the person and build small, achievable steps.

Robert’s background in complex childhood trauma assessment guides his work with people who carry long-standing hurts. He emphasises clear communication, gentle challenge and practical tools that can be used between sessions. He also draws on experience supporting executives and leaders through high-pressure roles.

People contact him for help with career strain, body image and intimacy-related struggles, as well as for coaching through major life decisions. He talks plainly, listens closely and works with each person to set realistic goals.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most and take committed steps toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It suits anxiety, low mood and problems like sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current closeness and trust, and it can help with relationship and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, history and day-to-day needs. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make attending sessions easier around busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written exercises and worksheets between sessions to build skills in real life. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt these approaches to suit someone’s routine and commitments.