- Client-centred
- CBT informed
- Speaks Igbo
About Damian
Damian Okafor is a counsellor who blends client-centred work with practical cognitive tools. He aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, sleep, grief and relationship challenges. Damian presents himself as someone who listens and responds rather than judges.
He trained at Regent's University London and holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. Damian is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings around 10 years of professional experience in UK settings including GP surgeries and counselling organisations.
In sessions he focuses on what matters to the person in front of him. Conversations look at current difficulties and also practical ways to cope day to day. He uses client-centred methods to follow the person's priorities and cognitive-behavioural ideas to test and change unhelpful thoughts and routines.
Damian also draws on solution-focused and existential ideas when helpful. That means short-term goals and attention to life meaning and values can feature where appropriate. He says people already have strengths to build on, and therapy is a place to try out new ways of managing problems.
He offers work in English and Igbo and takes referrals from outside the UK as well. To begin, Damian asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
How Damian's approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In online sessions this means the counsellor pays attention to priorities you bring, and adapts pace and questions to your needs. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes. Online CBT can help with sleep patterns, anxiety and low mood by building practical routines and simple experiments.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Damian will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the work as you go. That collaborative conversation helps decide whether to concentrate on immediate coping, changing habits, or exploring life meaning and values.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins where helpful. It also supports regular rhythm for work on sleep routines, anxiety management and other day-to-day difficulties without requiring extra commuting.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Igbo
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Damian address in sessions?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, grief, sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, career worries and related issues such as attachment and trauma.
What is Damian's style of therapy?
His work is warm and interactive. He follows a client-centred stance while using cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused techniques to address things that are getting in the way.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Damian has around 10 years of professional experience working in the UK, including roles in GP surgeries and counselling organisations.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm practical session details when arranging appointments.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Damian?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.