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Robert Backai, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Trauma-related care
- Sexuality and intimacy
About Robert
Robert Backai is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and sexual or intimacy concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused and trauma-focused work. That means looking at thoughts and habits, testing new responses, and setting small goals to track change. He talks through patterns that keep problems going and suggests concrete experiments to try in daily life.
Robert works with a broad range of concerns beyond mood and trauma. His areas include grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, body image and eating-related problems. He also has a focus on chronic pain and illness, ageing and geriatric issues, and a range of sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink.
He describes his approach as collaborative and practical. Clients can expect clear, task-oriented sessions that balance short-term goals with addressing deeper trauma when needed. Progress is tracked by checking what changes in thinking and behaviour make a difference.
Sessions are conducted in English and Robert does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and are handled through a cancellable subscription. To begin, prospective clients use the online matching questionnaire and then arrange a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint thinking and behaviour patterns and then designs small, testable experiments clients can try between sessions. CBT is practical and often focuses on concrete steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change everyday habits.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy which concentrates on present goals and what is already working. That approach is useful for clients who want clear, short-term targets and quick strategies to apply to daily problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used where past events continue to affect current functioning; this work carefully addresses distressing memories and their impact on daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist discusses needs, goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to prioritise. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats supported are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow a shorter check-in where needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer structured, goal-focused work that fits into everyday life without requiring lengthy appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and intimacy or sexual concerns, plus related issues such as grief, addictions and self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He applies CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests alternative responses through small practical exercises between sessions.
What is his experience background?
He has six years of counselling and psychotherapy practice in the United Kingdom working with a range of mood, trauma and relationship issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary depending on location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.