Kemi Folarin, BACP

Kemi Folarin offers a warm, person-centred approach that helps people feel heard and seen. He creates a calm space where clients can focus on their needs and work at their own pace. Kemi uses a blend of approaches to guide people towards clearer thinking and practical steps they can use day to day.

He supports people who are navigating career choices, major life changes, grief and the stress of everyday life. He also helps with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger and addictions. Additional focus areas include isolation, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, women's issues, workplace concerns and issues facing young adults.

Kemi draws on client-centred care alongside psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies. In practice that means he listens first, helps untangle patterns from the past, and then works with clients to set small, realistic goals. Sessions are led by the client, so the pace and topics are chosen by the person in the room.

Before counselling he worked as the chief executive of a charity supporting children, young people and communities from 2007. He has a degree in Psychology and Sociology, and a Masters in Youth and Community. He is the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book, which shares practical steps for personal development.

He has five years' experience in counselling practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. People who want to explore their inner voice, build self-awareness and move towards realistic change often find his style practical and encouraging.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is grounded in listening and responding to what the client needs. The aim is to create a space where people can talk openly, build self-awareness and find their own solutions. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to recurring patterns and past experiences that shape present feelings and behaviours, helping people make sense of long-standing difficulties. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and strengths that can lead to change quickly, which is useful for goal-oriented concerns like workplace issues or managing stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss aims, preferences and day-to-day life, then try methods that fit the person. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adapted as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm current 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 can also make it possible to see a therapist across time zones, which suits international clients who need flexible scheduling.