Robert Paynter, NCPS
Robert Paynter is a counsellor who combines practical talking therapy with skills-based work.
About Robert
Robert Paynter is a counsellor who combines practical talking therapy with skills-based work. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and person-centred methods to help people manage depression, anxiety, addictions and relationship difficulties. Robert speaks English, Afrikaans and Portuguese and has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds over a ten year career.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations aim to identify small changes that make life easier.
Background and approach
He listens closely and helps people notice unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour, then tries out different coping strategies together. Robert uses a blended approach tailored to each person. That might mean learning specific techniques to reduce worry, practising new ways to manage cravings, or working on communication and self-esteem.
He explains ideas in simple language and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. He has broad experience with issues linked to life transitions, work stress, anger, self-image, chronic illness and caregiver strain. His background also covers relationship concerns, codependency and aspects of alternative sexual culture such as BDSM and kink when that is part of a person’s story.
Sessions are offered in several formats to suit different needs, and Robert accepts international clients. He asks people to complete a short questionnaire to begin so he can match the work to their goals and situation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-01745 | June 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
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Robert lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods best fit a person’s goals and situation, and adjust the mix as progress is made. This means trying techniques together and checking what helps most for day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, written exercises or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options give flexibility for different schedules, time zones and communication preferences while keeping the focus on practical help and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Robert commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions alongside relationship and self-esteem problems. Other areas include anger, career stress, chronic illness and caregiver strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and person-focused, blending cognitive behavioural techniques with client-centred listening. Sessions aim to spot unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience and has worked across different countries and cultures during that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
Robert holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Afrikaans and Portuguese.
What session formats does he offer?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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