- CBT based work
- Emotionally-Focused tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Stanley
Stanley Okafor is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. He also supports those facing addictions, grief, parenting strains and difficulties with self-esteem and life changes.
Stanley uses cognitive behavioural approaches alongside client-centred ideas and emotionally-focused work. He blends techniques to suit each person rather than relying on a single method. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
His background includes private practice and work within forensic services and an NHS Trust where he has held senior therapist roles. That mix means he is familiar with complex and severe presentations as well as everyday worries young adults commonly face, such as starting careers, relationship stress and feeling behind peers.
Initial meetings include a straightforward assessment and a discussion of goals. He will also assess risk and explain how the work might progress. Meetings are conversational and task-focused, with room for reflection and practical exercises between sessions.
People who choose him can expect a respectful, direct approach that aims for steady progress. He asks questions, sets targets and reviews how well strategies are working. If someone wants a quick fix, he notes therapy often takes time and is better suited to people ready to work through deeper issues.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Stanley combines cognitive behavioural methods with client-centred and emotionally-focused work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.Client-centred therapy focuses on an open, non-directive conversation that helps people clarify what matters to them and make their own decisions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape close relationships and helps people notice and change interaction patterns that cause pain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That collaborative choice helps match techniques to issues like relationship strain, trauma recovery or tackling addictive behaviours.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shift work or commuting, and it can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also removes travel time and lets people join from wherever they happen to be, helping make regular sessions more practical for young adults balancing education, early careers and relationships.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem and career-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He mainly uses cognitive behavioural techniques while integrating client-centred and emotionally-focused approaches to suit the person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience, including roles in private practice, forensic settings and an NHS Trust.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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