- Person-centred
- Practical CBT
- Sleep and rest focus
About Farhan
Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor with eight years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and relationship strain. He aims to make it easier to talk about painful things and to take the first steps toward change.
Farhan uses a straightforward, person-centred approach that gives people space to say what matters to them. He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of coping. Sessions are practical and paced to each person’s needs rather than following a rigid plan.
He has helped people manage grief and loss, work through family and communication problems, and cope with addictions and trauma. He also supports people dealing with body image, attachment concerns, fatherhood issues, and the stresses that come with caring for someone with serious illness.
In sessions Farhan encourages honest conversation about difficult feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy and isolation. He uses listening, simple skill-building exercises and small tests of new behaviour to build confidence and reduce overwhelm. The work aims to give clearer day-to-day tools, not quick fixes.
People who choose him will find a calm, non-judgemental presence and clear, practical steps to try between meetings. Those interested in starting are asked to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and then arrange a session according to availability.
How his approaches can work online
Farhan works with two complementary approaches. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can speak freely and make sense of their feelings. It helps when someone needs emotional support and a steady space to talk things through.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thinking, feeling and behaviour and teaches straightforward techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and everyday stressors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Farhan discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as the sessions go on. This collaborative process aims to match practical tools to what the person wants to change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work on sleep routines and coping skills in ways that fit their day-to-day life without promising a particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems and relationship strain, plus grief, addictions and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred way of working combined with cognitive behavioural techniques to make sessions practical and focused on what the client needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including family conflict, bereavement and addiction-related issues.
What credentials and region does he have?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.