Farhan Ghafoor, BACP
Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor who uses a client-focused way of working to help people facing stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Farhan
Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor who uses a client-focused way of working to help people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He brings eight years of practical experience in the United Kingdom. He aims to make the first contact feel straightforward and calm for someone who is worried or unsure.
He focuses on building an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgement. Sessions aim to be clear and simple, with time to reflect and to try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
He will listen for what matters most to each person and adapt the pace accordingly. Farhan draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when it is useful, helping people notice habits of thinking and acting that keep problems going. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the person’s priorities and to support self-directed change.
These approaches are used together to tackle issues such as relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, addiction and sleep or eating concerns. Practical steps are offered alongside listening, including small exercises to try between sessions. He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, attachment difficulties, body-image worries and isolation.
He also helps those facing cancer or hospice-related stress with sensitive conversational support. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 162337 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Farhan works with
Everything Farhan lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Farhan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the pace or focus as needs change over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer conversations and visual cues, phone calls are simple and low-bandwidth, while chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or written reflections. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to use different formats for different kinds of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and family difficulties. Other areas include grief, parenting, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is person-focused and practical. He combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to listen deeply and offer concrete ways to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with a wide range of emotional and practical problems.
What credentials and region does he work from?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom context.
What session formats are offered?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from a short message check-in to a longer video conversation.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.
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