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Damian Okafor, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Igbo
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

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Damian Okafor is a counsellor who blends client-centred listening with practical, goal-focused techniques. He draws on ten years of experience to help people handle stress, anxiety, addiction and anger. Damian communicates in English and Igbo and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.

He trained at Regent's University London and holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. He is a BACP member, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is noted on his registration.

Background and approach

Damian has worked in GP surgeries within the NHS and with counselling organisations, giving him experience in a range of settings and presenting concerns. In sessions he keeps things warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels.

He invites clients to bring their own knowledge about their lives while offering tools to make small changes that matter. Practically, he mixes Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and build coping plans. He also draws on Solution-Focused and Existential ideas when people want to clarify values, purpose or short-term goals.

Common areas Damian works with include grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD and multicultural issues. He also offers support around career decisions, fatherhood issues and challenges tied to migration and discrimination. Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative.

Damian helps people set clear steps and reviews progress as therapy continues.

How his approaches work online

Damian uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space where people can make sense of what matters to them. That approach helps when someone needs empathy and time to talk through feelings and life events.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT helps people develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and unhelpful coping habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Damian will talk with clients about goals and preferences and adapt techniques as needed. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is lower, and messaging suits short check-ins or people who need more flexible timing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

What problems does Damian help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem. He also helps with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on respect, sensitivity and avoiding stigmatizing labels.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional experience working in NHS GP surgeries and counselling organisations. That background includes supporting a wide range of presenting concerns.

What credentials and location are recorded?

He holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology from Regent's University London and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Igbo for people who prefer either language.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted, offering access to his services beyond the United Kingdom.

What session formats does he offer and how do they work?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let people choose shorter check-ins, face-to-face-style conversations, or messaging when that better fits their day.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Igbo

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Damian Okafor, BACP

Background and approach

How his approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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