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Robert Backai, BACP

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

About Robert

Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom. He offers practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also helps with relationship and intimacy difficulties and sexual concerns.

With six years of practice, Robert focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations. He uses approaches that help people make sense of upsetting experiences and build skills to cope day to day. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Robert draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of abuse and traumatic events. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set reachable goals and map step-by-step change. He works respectfully and without judgement, listening for what matters most to each person.

Practical strategies and small experiments between sessions are often part of the work. The focus is on what helps a person feel safer, calmer and more able to cope. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

Robert is registered with the BACP, and he combines clinical approaches with a straightforward, compassionate style to support people through difficult times.

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Registration

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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Online approaches for trauma and practical change

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful memories and reduce their impact. It focuses on understanding what happened and finding manageable ways to feel less overwhelmed by reminders of past events.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches simple tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and change small habits that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods suit the person’s goals and comfort level. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions or live chat can fit into a short break and may feel less formal. Text-based messaging supports ongoing check-ins and allows reflection in writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and adapt the format as needs change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Robert help with?

He supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, plus relationship and intimacy issues. Other concerns include grief, addictions, self-esteem and career-related stress.

What kind of therapy style does he use?

He combines Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. The style is collaborative and practical, aiming to identify useful steps between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

Robert has six years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties. That experience informs a straightforward, supportive approach.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP, which is noted as his professional credential, and practises in the United Kingdom.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not accepted; his practice is based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and getting started arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a cancellable subscription. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.