Farhan Ghafoor, BACP

Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation and brings eight years of professional experience to his work. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

He creates an open space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgement. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. People are invited to set the pace and choose what feels most important to raise.

Farhan uses client-centred ways of working to listen closely and reflect back what matters most to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, helping clients notice and test out patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems stuck.

Common issues he helps people with include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and loss, and parenting strains. He also has experience supporting people with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, and depression.

Additional areas Farhan can support are attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer-related distress, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice related counselling.

He works in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and gradually find their own solutions to stress, grief, relationship strain, and parenting worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical strategies to test and change them. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Clients shape the pace and topics, and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use the same therapist across different periods of life while keeping appointments consistent with everyday schedules.