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Robert Backai, BACP

Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom.

About Robert

Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people coping with stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. Robert works in English and draws on six years of experience to guide conversations and set achievable goals.

He focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem and career stress. He also supports people facing grief, addictions, anger and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Additional interests include ageing and geriatric issues, body image, chronic pain and health-related challenges. Robert uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions he helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test different responses and build small steps toward change.

He works collaboratively so each plan fits the person he is working with. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is noted as part of his background and practice in the UK.

Sessions can be offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People who live outside the United Kingdom are not currently part of his practice. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398177	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Robert names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Robert combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address both current patterns and past difficulties. CBT helps people notice thought patterns and try practical experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding traumatic memories and reducing their hold on everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, listen to your goals and preferences, and agree a direction you both find useful. That collaborative decision can change as therapy progresses and new needs emerge.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls approximate a face-to-face meeting for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief, flexible exchanges between scheduled sessions. These formats make it simpler to keep regular contact and to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Robert address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and low self esteem.

What style of therapy does he use?

He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. The work is practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on testing small changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns. That experience informs how he shapes sessions and sets realistic steps for progress.

What credentials and location are listed?

Robert is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not take international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to check in and work through challenges.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.