Counsellor profile
Stanley Okafor, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 388272
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- CBT focused
- Emotionally-focused work
- Mindfulness skills
About Stanley
Stanley Okafor is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of experience in mental health work across private practice, forensic settings and the NHS. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions and relationship difficulties, among other concerns. Sessions focus on practical therapies and clear goals rather than quick fixes.
He uses cognitive behavioural approaches alongside client-centred and emotionally-focused methods. That means sessions often include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new ways of responding. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are brought in where they can speed up progress.
Stanley has worked with people who have experienced domestic violence, childhood trauma, bereavement and self-harm. He also runs an anger management group in a forensic context and has experience with addictions and complex presentations. This background informs how he assesses risk and safety early in the process.
Assessment is specific and practical. The first session includes a clinical assessment to clarify goals and any risks. Subsequent sessions aim to build skills for managing mood, improving relationships and reducing behaviours that cause harm.
He describes therapy as a process rather than an instant fix. The emphasis is on measurable change over weeks and months. People who prefer immediate solutions may find this more of a steady course of work.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. It uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful reactions to stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is reviewed. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. One practical advantage of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy week - appointments can be easier to schedule around work, childcare or school runs. Online work also makes brief check-ins, homework reviews and skills practice simpler to arrange between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can still use the same CBT exercises and mindfulness practices online, and sessions can focus on building real-life skills that translate into daily routines.Areas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. Stanley lists codependency, relationship and communication problems among his focus areas and works on related patterns in therapy.
What style of therapy does he use?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with integration of client-centred and emotionally-focused approaches. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are also used when helpful.
How long has he been practising?
He has 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, forensic settings and the NHS.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.