- Client-centred approach
- Practical strategies
- Warm and direct
About Stanley
Stanley Okafor is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of clinical experience. He works in private practice, the NHS and forensic settings, helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and complex emotional difficulties.
He uses a client-centred stance alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape sessions around each person's needs. That means conversations focus on what matters to the individual and practical steps they can try between meetings. He also draws on emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches when they suit a person's goals.
Stanley has worked with a wide range of problems, from trauma and abuse to addiction, anger and grief. He supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stresses, sleep and eating issues, and challenges such as ADHD, attachment or abandonment concerns. His background includes leading therapy services within a large NHS Trust and running an anger management group in a forensic setting.
Assessments begin with questions to clarify difficulties, goals and any risks, so treatment can be planned honestly and safely. Sessions are carried out one to one and are tailored to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Stanley describes his manner as warm, direct and respectful, and he places importance on building trust so people can talk openly.
He is clear that therapy is a process rather than a quick fix. People who choose to work with him can expect collaborative planning, practical strategies and emphasis on longer-term change.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first and focuses on listening, acceptance and building trust. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities so conversations stay relevant to what the person wants to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep and many everyday stresses by offering tools to try between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and work with strong emotions in relationships and personal life. Used alongside other methods, it can help with intimacy issues, grief and attachment concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is measured.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people remote work also helps maintain continuity of care across different locations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, grief and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among others.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
He works in a client-centred way, focusing conversations on the person's priorities, and combines this with practical CBT and emotionally-focused techniques when useful.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of experience across private practice, forensic work and the NHS, including senior therapist responsibilities and running an anger management group.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people based outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.