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Farhan Ghafoor, BACP

Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor who combines a client-centred stance with practical, goal-focused techniques.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Farhan

Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor who combines a client-centred stance with practical, goal-focused techniques. He works in the United Kingdom and brings eight years of professional experience to sessions. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or unsure.

Farhan creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety and low mood. He also supports conversations about relationship strain, family conflict, grief and parenting pressures.

Background and approach

Common concerns addressed include sleep and eating problems, addiction-related issues, and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse. His way of working is straightforward. He listens first, then helps people identify small changes they can try between sessions.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. The client-centred side means the person’s own goals guide what comes next. Farhan also offers help with attachment concerns, body image, communication problems and issues linked to separation or divorce.

He has experience supporting people facing serious illness, end-of-life care matters, and the particular stresses of fatherhood. Sessions are delivered in English. His listed professional connection is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

This reflects a recognised professional association in the UK and is noted here as provided in his profile.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	162337	November 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

Everything Farhan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Depression
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Cancer
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Farhan names

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Online approaches and how they fit your needs

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves open listening and reflecting back what matters to you, so you set the pace and goals. This approach suits people who need a supportive space to make sense of feelings and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises. It often includes simple tasks between sessions to build routines, improve sleep, manage anxiety and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT can be useful when clear, short-term changes are wanted.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the process rather than a fixed decision. The counsellor will discuss options with you and together you will decide what approaches match your needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape the plan and pace of the work.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use face-to-face style sessions when needed, phone sessions are useful if bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping continuity between sessions.

Frequently asked

What issues does Farhan commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns. He also addresses relationship strain, family conflict, grief, addiction and trauma-related difficulties.

What style of therapy should I expect?

Sessions combine a client-centred approach with cognitive behavioural therapy, so conversations are guided by the person while also using practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

How much experience does he have?

Farhan has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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