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Robert Backai, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

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Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He uses clear, practical methods to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also supports people who face problems with intimacy, sexual concerns and relationship strain.

Robert works in a direct and respectful way. He listens first, then agrees goals with the person in front of him. Sessions are focused on small, achievable steps so progress can be noticed between meetings.

Background and approach

He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. That means thinking about how thoughts and behaviours interact, building on what already helps, and addressing the lasting effects of past harm when needed. Robert has six years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects his membership of a UK counselling association.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet, depending on what suits the client. People often come to him for help with grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, body image, commitment doubts and issues linked to caregiving and compassion fatigue. Getting started is straightforward: use the Start Therapy button, answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.

Online approaches that suit different needs

Robert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and helps people try small changes to shift unhelpful patterns over time. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of past harm and uses careful, paced work to reduce its ongoing effects.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which method fits their goals, preferences and circumstances. That collaborative planning can include trying one approach for a few sessions and reviewing progress to refine the plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler to arrange. Live chat or messaging is helpful for shorter check-ins, or when someone prefers written communication. These options give flexibility in how and when therapeutic work happens, while keeping the focus on meaningful, practical steps.
What concerns does this counsellor address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, depression and addictions, among other concerns listed in his specialities.
What style of therapy does he use?
The approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to suit the person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience is there?
Robert has six years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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