Robert Backai, BACP
Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.
About Robert
Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He uses straightforward methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression, and to work through trauma. He also supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life difficulties.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape short-term and deeper work. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking that can reduce distress and improve daily routines.
Background and approach
Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and paced to suit each person. Robert has six years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He brings a respectful and non-judgemental manner to sessions and aims to create a calm space for people to talk.
He works with issues such as grief, addictions, self-esteem and problems with sleeping or eating. He also offers support around career stress, compassion fatigue and long-term health concerns. When sensitive topics like sexual practices, kink or HIV come up, he approaches them without judgement.
Work begins by understanding what matters most to the client. From there he helps set achievable goals and practical steps. People can expect clear communication, collaborative planning and a focus on what helps in everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398177 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in their own terms.
- 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
Approaches Robert lists
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Online support
He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to focus on clear goals and practical steps. This approach looks for what’s already working and builds on small successes to create faster relief and forward momentum.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor the plan to a client’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. That means checking in and adjusting methods if something isn’t helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, along with relationship and intimacy concerns and issues such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine practical problem solving with trauma-aware care. Work often focuses on clearer thinking, short-term goals and steps you can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has six years of counselling and psychotherapy experience working with a broad range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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