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Robert Paczkowski

Robert Paczkowski

Therapist · United Kingdom

A calm, person-centred counsellor

  • Person-centred approach
  • Seven years experience
  • Speaks English and Polish

About Robert

Robert Paczkowski is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship pain. He works in a respectful, non-judgemental way and offers sessions in English and Polish. He is based in the United Kingdom and has seven years of practice experience.

Robert follows a person-centred approach that keeps the client at the heart of the work. He listens carefully and creates space for people to talk through what matters to them. He also uses elements from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches when a more structured plan is helpful.

In sessions people can expect a calm, non-directive atmosphere where they set the pace. Robert has experience with short-term, medium-term and open-ended therapy, so length of work can be agreed together. He notes that discussing the best approach happens at the first meeting.

Areas Robert commonly addresses include depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting and issues related to sexual orientation. He also works with people facing addictions, anger and problems rooted in family of origin or attachment. Additional focuses include body image, immigration issues and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Robert is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. He also carries an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead; online sessions using this approach aim to create the same accepting space where people can talk through feelings and find clarity. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to spot linked thoughts and behaviours and then try small experiments to change them; it can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative conversation makes it easier to adjust methods as the work develops.

The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, allow a quick check-in during a lunch break and let people attend from wherever they are located. Some formats also use less bandwidth or work well without video, which can suit shorter check-ins or days when being on camera is difficult.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Robert commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns, among other issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

Sessions are grounded in a person-centred, non-directive approach with elements of cognitive behavioural and solution-focused work when helpful.

How much practice experience does he have?

Robert has seven years of counselling experience supporting people in short-term, medium-term and open-ended work.

What credentials and location are on record?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS, practising in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.

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