Farhan Ghafoor, BACP

Farhan Ghafoor is a counsellor who draws on Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help people navigate difficult life moments. He makes space for honest conversation and listens for what matters most to each person. Farhan aims to create a calm, non-judgemental setting where people can voice worries and begin practical change.

Over eight years he has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps those facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss. Farhan works with concerns around addictions, trauma and abuse, and problems with sleeping or eating.

He also supports people dealing with attachment difficulties, body-image worries and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. Practical issues such as communication breakdown, divorce or separation, and fatherhood matters are part of his practice too. Farhan has experience offering support around cancer, hospice and end-of-life counselling.

Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going and finding small steps forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. Client-Centred work prioritises what the person feels and needs in the moment.

Farhan practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. If someone is thinking about therapy, he encourages a short initial conversation to see if his way of working feels like a fit.

How client-centred and CBT approaches translate online

Farhan uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in ways that fit everyday life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to the session, helping them feel heard and understood. It is useful for building confidence and processing emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It helps people recognise unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Farhan will work with the person to agree what feels most useful, adjusting methods as goals change. The aim is to be collaborative and to check in regularly about what is helping.

Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins around work. The specific session formats available are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them keep continuity of care and apply new strategies in day-to-day routines.