Counsellor profile
Farhan Ghafoor, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT
- Grief and loss
About Farhan
Counsellor and member of the BACP, Farhan Ghafoor has eight years of experience helping people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns and grief. He works with people on parenting strains, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English.
Farhan uses client-centred work to make conversations focused on the person in front of him. That means listening without rushing and following what matters most to the individual. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and helps people try different ways of responding.
In practice he helps people talk through painful feelings and make small changes that fit day-to-day life. He can work on issues such as attachment concerns, body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues. He also offers support for trauma, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and end-of-life related matters.
Farhan explains what to expect at the first meeting and discusses goals together. He aims to agree on practical steps between sessions and checks in about progress as therapy continues. This approach keeps the work focused on the client’s priorities.
To begin, prospective clients use the site to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s concerns at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows what the client brings. This approach suits people who need time to talk through feelings and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical ways to test and change patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits. That can be useful for stress, sleep problems, eating difficulties and some relationship issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree on methods together. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and help people attend from wherever they are based in the UK. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy practical and accessible.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. He also supports people with grief, parenting pressures, addictions, sleep and eating issues and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred work that follows the client’s concerns and listens without rushing. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.
How long has he been practising?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational issues.
Which professional body is he a member of and where is he based?
He is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary depending on location.
How do I start a first session?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.