Counsellor profile
Stanley Okafor, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting support
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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Client-centred work
- Anger management
About Stanley
Stanley Okafor is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He describes his work as focused on emotional and psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, addictions and family concerns. He also lists parenting, grief, anger and relationship strains among his regular areas of practice.
Stanley works mainly with individual clients. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, while drawing on other approaches where they help the person in front of him. Sessions aim to be practical and goal oriented, with time spent on clear steps a person can try between meetings.
In his background he has worked across private practice, forensic settings and the NHS. That range means he has experience with severe and complex presentations as well as shorter-term problems. He has run anger management groups in forensic services and supports people coping with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, self-harm and addictions.
Assessment is an early part of his process. The first consultation includes questions about current difficulties, goals and a clinical risk check. From there he and the client agree a plan that may use CBT alongside client-centred and interpersonal ideas when useful.
His writing and explanations aim to be direct and practical. He asks people to expect therapy as a process rather than a quick fix, and to plan for steady work on the issues they bring. Sessions and the planned work focus on helping someone manage everyday strains at home and in relationships.
Sessions are conducted in English and Stanley accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How Stanley applies key approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person describe what matters to them. The counsellor reflects what they hear and helps the client find their own solutions, which can suit worries about parenting, relationships and self‑esteem.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for stress, sleep problems and addictions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and respond to difficult emotions. It is often used when someone is working through grief, attachment concerns or intimacy-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stanley will discuss goals, preferences and the problem at hand, and then agree which methods to use. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions and everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and a wide range of family and relationship issues, including parenting and grief.
What is his therapeutic style?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy while integrating client-centred and interpersonal ideas to suit the person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience across private practice, forensic settings and the NHS, including running anger management groups.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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