Robert Paynter, NCPS
Compassionate international therapist with practical tools
- 10 years experience
- Accepting international clients
- Speaks English Afrikaans Portuguese
About Robert Paynter
Robert Paynter is a United Kingdom-based registered professional with the NCPS credential and a decade of clinical experience. Since qualifying 10 years ago he has delivered over 5,000 therapy sessions, including more than 4,000 sessions and support for over 500 clients after joining Betterhelp in 2022. On that platform he has maintained a 99% success rate in providing therapeutic support and continues to receive positive reviews from clients.
He works with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, genders, orientations, and societies, offering help for stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and coaching needs. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, eating issues, body image and topics related to BDSM and alternative sex culture.
Robert uses a flexible, person-centered approach that often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other evidence-informed methods to meet each client’s unique needs. He emphasizes empathy, respect, sensitivity and practical listening skills to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Having travelled to 66 countries and worked across three continents, he brings broad life experience to support clients with many kinds of challenges. NCPS indicates his professional registration as a qualified practitioner.
He works with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, genders, orientations, and societies, offering help for stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and coaching needs. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, eating issues, body image and topics related to BDSM and alternative sex culture.
Robert uses a flexible, person-centered approach that often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other evidence-informed methods to meet each client’s unique needs. He emphasizes empathy, respect, sensitivity and practical listening skills to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Having travelled to 66 countries and worked across three continents, he brings broad life experience to support clients with many kinds of challenges. NCPS indicates his professional registration as a qualified practitioner.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Robert Paynter have?
Robert Paynter has 10 years of professional experience and has conducted over 5,000 therapy sessions since qualifying.
Is Robert Paynter a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Robert Paynter provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Afrikaans, and Portuguese.
Where is Robert Paynter located?
Robert Paynter is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Robert Paynter as my therapist?
You can work with Robert Paynter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Robert Paynter work with international clients?
Yes. Robert Paynter works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Robert Paynter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online therapy and practical support
Robert commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and addictive behaviours.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance and collaboration so clients can explore their feelings and build self-understanding at their own pace. This approach supports work on self-esteem, relationships and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robert works collaboratively with each person to select or blend methods based on the client’s goals, preferences and needs, adapting as progress unfolds and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility for busy lives, international arrangements and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, access support from wherever you are, and maintain continuity of care while working with registered professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client.