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Damian Okafor, BACP

Damian Okafor is a counsellor who blends client-centred care with practical tools.

About Damian

Damian Okafor is a counsellor who blends client-centred care with practical tools. He offers calm, direct support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. Damian speaks English and Igbo and works from the United Kingdom.

He holds BACP registration and brings ten years of professional experience to his work. Damian trained at Regent's University London and completed an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. He has worked in GP surgeries within the NHS and at counselling organisations across the UK.

Background and approach

Those roles exposed him to a variety of problems, including grief, anger and difficulties with intimacy and self-esteem. In sessions he keeps the tone warm and interactive. He treats the person, not a set of labels, and focuses on what the client already does well.

Conversations aim to uncover strengths and practical steps that reduce distress in daily life. Damian commonly uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He pairs that work with client-centred listening that helps someone feel heard and understood.

Solution-focused steps are used when a client wants clear, short-term goals. Many people choose him for help with family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, multicultural stress and workplace pressure. He also supports those dealing with addiction, seasonal mood changes, and prejudice-related distress.

Damian works collaboratively to build plans that fit each person’s life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	280948	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches you can use online with a counsellor

Damian commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can discover their own solutions. It helps when someone needs space to talk through identity, grief or relationship worries without pressure.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety, manage anger or improve sleep. It is useful when clients want clear strategies and exercises to practise between sessions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Damian will discuss your goals, preferences and day-to-day life to decide which methods to try. He often combines listening with practical techniques so therapy fits each person’s needs and pace.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people write thoughts as they arise and fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on goals from different locations and schedules.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Damian address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and trauma. He also supports issues like grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns and workplace or cultural pressures.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are warm and interactive with a practical focus. He listens in a client-centred way while offering cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques.

What background does he bring to therapy?

Damian has ten years of professional experience and an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology from Regent's University London. He has worked in GP surgeries and counselling organisations in the UK.

What credential does Damian hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Igbo. International clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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