- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- CBT and client-centred
About Farhan
Farhan Ghafoor is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss. He also supports those dealing with addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and depressive feelings.
Farhan uses a direct, person-focused style in sessions. He encourages open conversation so clients can speak about difficult feelings without judgment. He aims to help people name what is happening and find practical steps they can try between meetings.
In practice he draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's perspective and help build clearer self-understanding. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practise different responses. These approaches are used to address anxiety, low mood, and relationship problems among other concerns.
Over eight years he has worked with a wide range of issues, including attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome related challenges, body image and communication problems. He also has experience supporting people through divorce, bereavement, end-of-life matters and fatherhood concerns.
Farhan offers sessions in English and does not currently work with international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the client's own perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects what he hears and helps the client develop clearer self-understanding. It is useful for relationship questions, family concerns and feeling stuck with big emotions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical tasks. It often involves short exercises to change patterns of thinking and behaviour and is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and they will agree together which techniques to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study, shifts and travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to reduce travel time and help keep therapy practical for everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What common issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to focus on the client's perspective and practical ways to change thinking and behaviour.
How long has he been practising?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and country does he work in?
He is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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