Counsellor profile
Yunus Mohamed, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and family concerns
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- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-focused methods
About Yunus
Yunus Mohamed is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 21 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strain and related issues. Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu and he accepts international clients.
He trained with a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford. Early roles included work as a mental health community development worker, and in 2007 he founded a counselling service in Bolton. His practice draws on many approaches rather than a single method.
In session he uses client-centred principles influenced by Rogerian ideas such as unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas to help people manage symptoms and set practical goals.
When trauma or abuse is part of the picture he brings trauma-focused ways of working into the conversation. He has experience supporting people through separation, blended family difficulties, adoption and foster care questions, and other family-related stresses.
He has worked in mediation between parents, offspring and wider family members. He was a National Mental Health Award winner in 2019. People who choose him can expect a mix of listening, practical strategies and collaborative planning to address everyday problems at home and work.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
He commonly uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own way forward. This approach suits people who want time to talk and reflect while being met with respect and genuineness. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical exercises that change patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, stress and some relationship difficulties by breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss options with the client and shape sessions around the person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve. Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling. If video is difficult, people often switch to audio or brief phone check-ins for practical reasons like bandwidth or fitting a break at work. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, commonly adapt methods so exercises and reflections still work in an online setting.Areas of focus
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus trauma, grief, addictions and parenting-related issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques, and draws on trauma-focused approaches when needed.
How long has he practised?
He has 21 years of experience in counselling, including founding a counselling service and community mental health work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; check the session options and time differences before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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