Stanley Okafor, BACP

Stanley Okafor is a BACP psychotherapist and counsellor with 15 years of practice. He works from an integrative stance and draws on cognitive behavioural ideas while tailoring therapy to each person's needs.

He divides his time between independent practice, forensic settings and the NHS, where he holds a senior therapist role. That mix means he has experience with a wide range of problems, from more common concerns to complex, long‑standing issues.

Stanley commonly helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions and grief. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stress, self‑esteem and career questions. Additional focus areas include attachment and adoption issues, body image, and problems linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

In sessions he begins with a clinical assessment and discusses goals and any risks that need attention. He usually works primarily with cognitive behavioural approaches while integrating other methods as helpful. The aim is to match techniques to what each person finds most useful.

Stanley emphasises a straightforward, respectful working style. He aims to create a warm, non‑judgemental space where people can talk through their concerns and set realistic steps for change. He describes therapy as a process rather than a quick fix and focuses on practical ways to improve daily life.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client‑centred work focuses on listening and building a caring relationship. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers simple tools for changing those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress because it gives clear steps people can try between sessions. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to understand and reshape emotional responses in close relationships and can help with intimacy, attachment and communication issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, try different methods and agree what feels most helpful. That collaborative process lets the plan change as therapy progresses and as needs become clearer.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so check which options are currently offered before you book. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. They can also allow a shorter check‑in when time is limited, or an audio‑only option when video is not practical. Registered and accredited professionals use these practical benefits to help sessions fit into everyday life rather than to promise a particular service.