- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationships and attachment
About Robert
Robert Paczkowski is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS with seven years' experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, depression and LGBT matters. Sessions are spoken in English and Polish and international clients are accepted.
He offers a person-centred style that focuses on listening without judgement. In practice this means clients set the pace and topics, and the counsellor reflects and clarifies to help people make sense of their feelings. He also uses cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques when clients want more structured strategies to manage symptoms or solve specific problems.
Robert has experience across short-term, medium-term and open-ended work. He will talk at the first meeting about whether a shorter focused plan or ongoing sessions suit the person's concerns. That discussion also covers what each client hopes to change and how progress will be noticed.
His casework includes addiction-related issues, anger and stress, low self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, grief and issues linked to immigration or discrimination. He can help with practical coping skills for anxiety and with exploring deeper patterns that come from family of origin or attachment issues.
He follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics and holds an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and any format preferences they have.
How his approaches work online
Robert combines person-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. Person-centred work means the counsellor focuses on hearing the client and reflecting back what they say to support clearer thinking and emotional processing. This can help when someone feels stuck, lonely or unsure about next steps.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours. It uses short exercises and thought records to spot patterns and try different responses, which can be useful for study, work stress or addiction triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend a mix of listening-led sessions and structured techniques when helpful. That choice is made collaboratively and can change as progress is tracked.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people value online work because it can fit around study or shifts, make it easier to join from different locations, and let someone use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt session style to quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs or to focus on brief skills practice rather than longer exploratory work.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, depression and LGBT matters among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He mainly uses a person-centred, non-directive approach and can add CBT or solution-focused techniques for practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years' experience working as a counsellor with adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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