Robert Paynter, NCPS
10 years in practice
Robert Paynter is a counsellor who blends evidence-based talking therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCS20-01745 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans, Portuguese
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Robert
Robert Paynter is a counsellor who blends evidence-based talking therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. He uses a practical, person-focused style and draws on ten years of clinical experience. Robert speaks English, Afrikaans and Portuguese and works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally.
He typically combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centred and integrative methods to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple tools and steady progress rather than jargon.
Background and approach
He aims to be easy to talk to, listening carefully and offering straightforward ways to cope with day-to-day pressures. Robert also works with issues such as relationship strain, anger, career concerns, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Additional areas he supports include body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related problems.
He will discuss the focus areas that matter most to the client and set a plan together. With a background of working across different countries, he brings cultural awareness and flexibility to sessions. His NCPS credential is shown as part of his professional details.
Clients who prefer different formats can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions that fit the client’s timetable. Fees vary with location and are billed via a cancellable subscription model.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, 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 names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to build a life guided by values rather than short-term avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches techniques to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. These methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and some addictive behaviours.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Over the first few sessions he will discuss which methods feel most useful and adjust the plan as needed so you can make steady progress together.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging - make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and teaching practical skills. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer to write, need flexible timing or want quick reflections between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep continuity and practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger. He also helps with self-esteem, career issues, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, person-focused approach that mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centred and integrative methods. Sessions aim to set clear goals and offer simple tools to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience and many hours of client work across different countries. That background informs a flexible approach to varied struggles.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with NCPS as shown in his professional details.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, Afrikaans and Portuguese to accommodate a range of speakers.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients and works remotely with people in other countries.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats let clients choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
How much do sessions cost and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements and is charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions.
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