- Client-centred approach
- Practical CBT techniques
- Focus on wellbeing
About Stanley
Stanley Okafor is a BACP counsellor with 15 years' experience who uses a practical, client-centred approach. He aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can begin to talk about stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Stanley is straightforward and calm in sessions and focuses on building trust early on so conversations can feel easier to have.
He often works from cognitive behavioural ideas alongside client-centred and solution-focused ways of working. That means sessions usually combine talking through what is happening now with simple strategies to change unhelpful patterns. He tailors the work to each person's needs rather than applying one set method to everyone.
Stanley has substantial experience in both NHS and forensic settings as well as private practice. That background means he is used to supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from depression, trauma and abuse to addictions, anger and grief. He also supports people coping with parenting strain, career issues, ADHD and self-esteem problems.
In an initial meeting he carries out a clinical assessment and discusses goals and any risks together. He aims for clear, realistic steps and honest conversation about how therapy might progress. Stanley emphasises that change often takes time and that steady work tends to give longer lasting results.
He works with people from diverse backgrounds and communicates in English. People can expect a warm, direct style that aims to help them manage everyday pressures and improve day-to-day coping.
How Stanleys approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, focusing on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful for building trust and talking through personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and trying practical steps to change them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and compulsive habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and can support people struggling with connection and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That joint decision lets the therapist use techniques that fit the person rather than imposing a single method.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats when you book as current options are not listed here. Many people find remote work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, to have shorter check-ins during a lunch break or to avoid travel time. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or use high bandwidth, which can suit different situations. Confirm the session arrangements before booking so they fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, grief and relationship concerns, among other problems.
How would sessions typically feel?
Stanley blends client-centred listening with practical cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work to tackle current problems and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years' experience across private practice, forensic services and the NHS, including work with complex and varied presentations.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm session suitability when arranging a first appointment.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.