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Damian Okafor, BACP

Damian Okafor offers a warm, interactive counselling style that centres on the person in front of him.

About Damian

Damian Okafor offers a warm, interactive counselling style that centres on the person in front of him. He sees clients as experts in their own lives and helps them tap into their strengths. Damian brings ten years of experience in the UK and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

He combines client-centred work with practical cognitive behavioural techniques. In sessions he listens, reflects, and helps people test small changes that can reduce anxiety or improve sleep.

Background and approach

He also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and track progress. Damian has helped people with stress, anxiety and addiction concerns. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, and people managing anger or low self-esteem.

Practical day-to-day issues like sleep problems, career choices and parenting strain are included in his caseload. Additional areas of focus include attachment and family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, immigration-related stress, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. He also addresses men’s issues, LGBT concerns, and feelings of isolation or guilt and shame.

Sessions are offered in English and Igbo and Damian works with people in the United Kingdom and international clients. He has worked in GP surgeries and counselling organisations, and his style aims to be respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	280948	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Damian blends therapeutic approaches online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings and helps them feel heard, which can be useful for grief, identity questions and relationship worries.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Sessions use simple experiments and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger or improve sleep patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Damian will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. That way the process feels collaborative and tailored to what the person needs.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates or people who prefer writing, and they can fit around work or family schedules.

These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care across locations and time zones, while allowing exercises and homework to be shared between sessions. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt each format to the client’s goals and daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Damian help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem, plus grief, trauma and sleep difficulties.

What is Damian's way of working in sessions?

His style is warm and interactive, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and solution-focused planning.

How much professional experience does he have?

Damian has ten years of experience working in the UK, including time in GP surgeries and counselling organisations.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can access sessions.

How are online sessions conducted and what does it cost?

Sessions can be via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try counselling with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.