Stanley Okafor, BACP

Stanley Okafor is a BACP psychotherapist and counsellor with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing a wide range of problems, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, and issues linked to trauma. Stanley writes in a direct and warm way and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, while drawing on other helpful approaches when they suit the person. He adapts the work to each person’s needs, setting clear goals and using practical techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Stanley has worked across independent practice, forensic settings and the NHS, and brings that variety of experience to everyday therapy sessions. He often helps people dealing with family stress, parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges around self-esteem and work. He also supports people coping with abandonment, attachment and blended family issues.

His manner is described as warm, honest and empathic, with attention to building trust early on. Initial sessions include a clinical assessment and a discussion of aims and any safety concerns. From there he and the client agree a plan that focuses on realistic and measurable steps.

People who prefer a structured, goal-focused approach alongside space to explore feelings may find this style useful. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How therapeutic approaches shape online practice

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. The counsellor listens closely and helps people name what matters to them, supporting choices rather than imposing solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood and change unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions and patterns that affect relationships and emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. The counsellor will talk through different ways of working and jointly decide what fits the client’s goals, needs and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy week. It also lets people work with a practitioner whose experience matches their needs even if they live far away. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, clients should confirm what is currently offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work, so sessions still focus on practical steps and emotional understanding without assuming a particular delivery method.