About me
Since joining Betterhelp in 2022 I have supported over 500 clients and 4000 sessions. I now have total experience of over 5000 session since qualifying 10 years ago. On Betterhelp platform I have consistently retained a 99% success rate in providing therapeutic support and have continuing good reviews.
Almost half of list of my current clients are couples learning to resolve relationships struggles or difficult decisions for a better future.
I have impact and capability to easily talk to and support clients globally 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 66 countries so far and worked on 3 continents and 6 countries and enjoy my adventurous life. I have good life experience to support a diversity of people, struggles and challenges.
Latest top 10 review comments from clients
1. After two months of therapy with Rob, I can honestly say that I've felt very well taken care of from the very beginning. He creates a safe and trusting atmosphere that makes it easy to open up to. His approach is professional, yet also empathetic and down-to-earth, so I always feel understood and taken seriously.
2. The sessions are structured but still flexible enough to focus on my individual needs. Even after a short time, I've noticed real progress and gained new perspectives. What I especially appreciate is that Rob shares practical insights and tools that I can directly apply in my daily life.
3. Highly recommended!Really enjoyed today' session. I gave you a 5-star rating. You gave me more feedback, underlying issues, and analysis than my previous therapist did in 20 sessions! I'm very impressed.
4. 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.
5. 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
who struggles with communication, and with Robert its as easy as breathing, he’s understanding, very responsive, and respectful.
6. My therapist is exceptional - and I am quite a demanding client . I have tried many therapist before and this is the only one who has truly made a difference . So glad I choose him !
7. Rob is an excellent human, such an understanding and lovely therapist. I never feel pressured or uncomfortable, he is genuinely wonderful to speak with.
10. I've been working with Robert for a few months and have genuinely come on leaps and bounds with my social anxiety. I've gone from struggling to go into social venues to forming new friendships. I'm feeling more self-confident than I have in a long time. He's a great listener and has offered me lots of help on how to break down my anxiety and deal with in a healthy way.
8. So far my interactions with Robert are helping me in my planned goals.
9. My therapist is exceptional - and I am quite a demanding client . I have tried many therapist before and this is the only one who has truly made a difference . So glad I choose him !
10. I‘m insanely grateful I connected with Robert. I’ve been working with him on my goals for 2 years now and I made good progress! He’s very flexible and indulges my autistic rambling and tangents while still keeping me on the topic. He’s very understanding that standard methods need to be adjusted to fit me and helps me to do so and build my very own toolbox with me. Couldn’t recommend Robert more.
I look forward to the opportunity to support you as well.
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Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- 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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
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
Years of Experience: 10
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Portuguese
Licensing
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 Regain might be different.
Robert is kind, patient and understanding. He also is able to be guide with a strong hand when needed as well, striking a great balance. I have been extremely happy with Robert and plan to continue with him for the foreseeable future!
Robert has helped me a lot the past couple of months. I never thought therapy was important or something I needed but every time I finish a session with Robert I think a lot clearer and feel much more satisfied with where I'm at. Sessions feels relaxed and I always get the sense that Robert is really trying to help me as best as possible. THANK YOU Robert
I can honestly say this therapy has been life-changing. My therapist doesn’t just listen on the surface — he looks deeply into patterns and habits, helping me understand why I do what I do, not just what to change.
What really sets him apart is how practical and actionable his advice is. Every session leaves me with clear, realistic steps I can actually apply in my day-to-day life. It’s not abstract theory — it’s grounded, thoughtful guidance that creates real change.
He brings years of life experience and is extremely well qualified, with a background in a corporate career that adds a huge amount of perspective and credibility. You feel that he genuinely understands real-world pressures and challenges.
He is calm, thoughtful, and completely non-judgemental. He listens deeply, creates a safe space, and is incredibly easy to talk to. I’ve always felt heard, respected, and supported.
I’m genuinely grateful for the impact he’s had on my life and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for meaningful, lasting change.
Thank you so much for everything. You don't know how much you have done for me.
Amazing person who is so easy to work with. instant connection from first 10 min of conversation