Robert Paynter, NCPS
Robert Paynter is a counsellor with ten years' experience.
About Robert
Robert Paynter is a counsellor with ten years' experience. He combines practical talking therapy with straightforward tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. He speaks English, Afrikaans and Portuguese and works with people across different countries while focusing on their individual needs.
He often blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred approaches. That means sessions can include simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking, work on values and build everyday coping skills.
Background and approach
The aim is to make changes that fit into the person's life, not to overload them with jargon. Robert also supports people facing relationship strain, bereavement, career changes and health challenges such as chronic illness or cancer-related stress. He pays attention to attachment issues, communication problems and concerns around body image or sexuality, including kink and alternative sex culture.
Sessions are practical and respectful of each person's background. Robert describes himself as an attentive listener who uses empathy and sensitivity in his work. He develops a plan around what a person needs and checks progress as therapy continues.
This helps people move from feeling stuck to managing daily life more confidently. His approach is collaborative: people set goals and choose which strategies to try. The working style is down-to-earth and focused on making steady, usable changes rather than quick fixes.
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot and change patterns of thinking that worsen mood and anxiety. Sessions typically include practical exercises and homework to build new habits and coping strategies that reduce stress in everyday situations.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then shape an approach together. That collaborative process lets the person try strategies and adapt them until they fit the individual’s life and needs.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text options suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Robert help with?
He offers support for stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger and self-esteem issues, plus career and life changes and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred techniques to provide practical tools and values-based work.
How much experience does he have?
Robert has ten years of experience working as a counsellor and has run several thousand therapy sessions across his career.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions can be offered in English, Afrikaans and Portuguese.
What session formats are available online?
Robert provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time based on therapist availability.
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