Farhan Ghafoor, BACP

Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He also supports those facing relationship strain, family tensions, grief and loss.

His approach is grounded in client-centred work. He creates space for people to speak openly and without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building a working relationship that feels respectful and steady.

Farhan also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, helping people notice patterns of thinking and unhelpful behaviours. He works together with clients to try practical steps that can change day-to-day routines and lift mood.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also supports people dealing with bereavement, cancer-related worry and feelings of isolation.

In sessions Farhan aims to empower clients to make gradual changes. He encourages clear communication, manageable goals and small experiments between meetings. The emphasis is on steady progress at a pace that suits each person.

How client-centred work and CBT translate online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following what matters to the person. It tends to involve open conversation where the counsellor reflects back what they hear and helps the client make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behaviour and uses straightforward exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as sessions progress. Together they decide whether to use more exploratory, listening-focused work or more structured CBT tasks based on the person's needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Being able to join from different everyday locations can make it easier to keep regular appointments. The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. Working online still allows for reflective conversations, practical CBT exercises and planning small steps between sessions.