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Robert Paynter, NCPS

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Qualified counsellor since 2015.
Since joining Betterhelp in 2022 I have supported over 350 clients so far and over 2000 sessions. I now have experience of over 3000 hours. On Betterhelp platform I have consistently retained a 99% success rate in providing therapeutic support and have continuing good reviews.

I have impact and capability to easily talk to and support clients from all cultures, genders, orientations, societies, worldwide who need help with most mental struggles including depression, anxiety, addictions, relationships, anger management, lack of self confidence, low self esteem and poor self image. My approach in treatment is usually hybrid blend of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and the person centred and integrative treatment approaches are used depending on your unique needs. I show empathy and respect, sensitivity, and compassion irrespective of culture, religion, gender, race, language or sexual orientation. I am a great listener and am easy to talk to. My treatment plan will focus on your unique and specific needs. Try take the first brave step to overcome your struggle and get your life back and lets head towards a more healthier and happier life. This takes courage and my good experience, easy to talk to reputation, empathy and listening skills will quickly help support you in progress to recovery.

Having travelled the world and visited 66countries so far and worked in 3 continents and 6 countries and an adventurous life, I have good life experience to support a diversity of people, struggles and challenges.

Latest review comments from clients
Robert is an excellent therapist. We worked together on my self-confidence for three months and the result exceeded my expectations by far. I always felt understood and well advised by him and with his sensitive, friendly and professional way of therapy he helped me to open up more and more. He made it easy for me to be completely honest and trusting and I learned and understood a lot about myself. Thanks to the coping skills he provided me with, I was able to overcome issues that I've been carrying with me my whole life. And he also gave me helpful advice on my future plans, so that I feel well prepared to embark on a new professional path.

Rob, I am glad and grateful that I found Betterhelp and have been matched with you. Thanks to your support I live now a happier and more fulfilling life. Rob has been fantastic with me and my journey. Not only has he installed a new level of self confidence and belief in myself. he has helped my thought processes and I’ve never felt so healthy mentally or physically. Rob is a not a only a brilliant therapist but a great person and I am honoured to call him a mate

I look forward to the opportunity to support you as well.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression

Additional areas of focus: 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, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Expats, 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, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, 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, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishAfrikaansPortuguese

Credentials information

NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS20-01745

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Robert Paynter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very pleasant and friendly therapist

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Rob has helped me to change my life for better and I am really grateful

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Rob has now been my therapist for several years: his support, guidance, and encouragements have been invaluable. His wide-ranging expertise in wildly different life areas and his understanding of different cultures has made my experience of therapy —and coaching when needed— so seamless and fruitful. Thank you!

Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Robert is an amazing therapist. I can talk to him on eye level and get new ideas and input and yet he is willing to adjust every method to find what works for me personally. He never dismisses any struggles and talking to him is very validating. I feel seen and heard and most importantly: not alone with my problems. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd

Rob has been fantastic with me and my journey. Not only has he installed a new level of self confidence and belief in myself. he has helped my thought processes and I’ve never felt so healthy mentally or physically. Rob is a not a only a brilliant therapist but a great person and I am honoured to call him a mate.

Written on Oct 29, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties

Robert clearly draws on a wealth of experience in his discussions. He has a wonderful coaching style and really throws the agenda over to you - he gave me the freedom and space to take the conversation where I needed to. Thanks for your support, Robert!

Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching