- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Trauma-Focused
About Robert
Robert Backai is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom. He has six years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related concerns, and he lists anger among his areas of focus.
He works with people who are struggling after difficult events, or who find anxiety, low mood or frustration are getting in the way of daily life. He also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, sexual concerns, sleep and eating problems, and with coping when life changes feel overwhelming.
In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to spot patterns that keep problems cycling and to try out different ways of responding. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause distress.
Robert aims to work collaboratively. He and the client agree practical steps and review progress together. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now, what keeps it going, and what small changes might reduce anger, worry or low mood.
Practical issues such as work stress, family tensions, first-responder strain, chronic illness and sexual preferences are included in his list of concerns. He also notes experience with grief, addiction-related problems, and matters involving body image and self-esteem.
Sessions are conducted in English from the UK. For booking, clients follow the service sign-up to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try practical alternatives that reduce stress and anger. CBT focuses on clear steps and experiments you can practise between sessions.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete changes and on what already works. It helps when the aim is to reduce arguments at home, manage anger at work, or make short-term improvements quickly.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events keep causing strong reactions. It focuses on processing the impact of those events so they interrupt life less often.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then suggest how to proceed. That decision is collaborative and reviewed over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these benefits to make therapy fit everyday life without requiring long trips.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of problems does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger and relationship issues among his main concerns. Additional areas include grief, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-orientated approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events are still causing distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and the first steps handled?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.