Counsellor profile
Mohamed Khalafalla, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Integrative counselling
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Mohamed
Mohamed Khalafalla is a counsellor and a member of NCPS with five years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, LGBT matters, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Mohamed uses an integrative approach. That means he draws on different evidence-based techniques to match what a person needs in session. He explains things in plain language and aims to keep sessions straightforward and practical.
In sessions Mohamed listens to what matters most to the person and then suggests ways to approach those concerns. He helps people notice patterns, try new coping steps and reflect on what works for them. Sessions are directed by the client's priorities rather than a fixed method.
Mohamed has worked with a range of people over five years in and around Cambridgeshire. He says that people bring different backgrounds and life experiences, and he adapts his approach to those differences. He welcomes people regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, beliefs or cultural background.
Practical matters are discussed at first contact. Mohamed asks people to outline what they want from counselling and to choose a way of working that fits their life. He uses clear language about fees and the process before the first session starts.
Integrative approaches and online counselling
Mohamed describes his work as integrative, which means he draws on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than using only one fixed method. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small practical changes to thoughts and behaviours. These methods can help with anxiety, stress and low mood by building clearer coping steps.Short-term problem-focused techniques emphasise setting goals and practising new skills between sessions. This can suit people who want concrete steps for anger, motivation or managing daily stress. Mohamed and the person working with him will discuss what feels most useful and pick methods together, adjusting the approach as therapy proceeds.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep regular contact when travel is difficult. Practical benefits include saving travel time, holding shorter check-ins when needed, and choosing sessions that fit around work or family commitments. The precise session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly discuss these practical arrangements at first contact so the sessions match each person's needs.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus relationship, family and grief issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practises an integrative approach, drawing on different evidence-based techniques to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with NCPS, as shown in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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