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Entry 179917United Kingdom

Farhan Ghafoor

Farhan Ghafoor, BACP

United Kingdom 8 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - stress and relationship concerns

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  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • CBT techniques
  • Grief and parenting

About Farhan

BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience, Farhan Ghafoor focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and addictions. He uses client-centred therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people manage mood, change unhelpful thinking and improve communication. Sessions are conducted in English and his practice follows the BACP registration noted here.

Farhan meets people who are dealing with worry, low mood, sleep and eating difficulties, and reactions to trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing issues around attachment, body image, cancer-related distress, divorce and separation, and substance use. He aims to make sessions straightforward so practical problems can be addressed alongside emotional responses.

In practice he listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Using a client-centred stance, he focuses on the person’s priorities and experiences rather than imposing an agenda. CBT techniques are introduced when helpful to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour and to build small, manageable changes.

Farhan pays attention to communication problems, jealousy, fatherhood and parenting strains, and feelings such as guilt or shame. He also works with people confronting end-of-life issues and hospice-related concerns. Work can include looking at coping strategies, behavioural experiments and ways to improve day-to-day routines.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled. Fees vary by location and sessions are offered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.

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How his approaches work for remote sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s concerns. This approach is about prioritising what the client brings to sessions and working at their pace to discuss feelings and choices. It helps when someone needs a non-directive place to talk through stress, grief or relationship problems.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses clear exercises and practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and build alternative habits. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating issues, and addictive behaviours.

Finding the right mix of approaches happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods in-session, and adjust the plan based on what works for the person. That choice is made together rather than imposed.

Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking to know how meetings take place. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to continue therapy with fewer disruptions, while tailoring exercises and homework to fit everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and sleep and eating problems.

What methods does he use in sessions?

He practises client-centred therapy and uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques when helpful to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What is his professional credential and location?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Farhan Ghafoor

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