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Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP

Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

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About Fariba

Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, parenting strain and eating or bipolar-related issues. Fariba works in English and Persian and practises from the United Kingdom.

Her way of working is direct and warm. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

She listens first and then helps clients notice patterns in thinking and relating. Practical tools from cognitive approaches are mixed with conversations about meaning and personal values. Fariba draws on client-centred principles that prioritise the person’s experience.

She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape present reactions. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. With three years' experience recorded for this profile and BACP listed as a credential, she brings both short-term strategies and space for deeper reflection.

People who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, control issues or other traumatic events are among the focus areas she describes. Sessions aim to feel practical and human. Fariba helps clients set clear, achievable goals and checks progress as therapy continues.

The work is collaborative and adapts to each person’s pace and preferences.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	178350	January 2027

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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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Ways of working Fariba names

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Therapeutic approaches online and what they offer

Attachment-informed work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional reactions. Online this can help people who struggle with trust, closeness or feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions by identifying patterns that repeat in adult life.

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's immediate experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without directing, helping individuals find their own solutions and build self-understanding; this approach suits people seeking acceptance and a non-judgemental space to explore issues.

Cognitive behavioural therapy helps spot and test unhelpful thoughts and routines. Online CBT often involves practical exercises between sessions, such as mood tracking or behaviour experiments, which can produce clearer short-term changes in thinking and coping.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visuals help the work, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and relationship or intimacy issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and practical, combining listening with tools to change thoughts and habits. Sessions balance short-term techniques and deeper reflection.

What is her background and experience?

Three years of experience are recorded for this profile, with prior work emphasising counselling for mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists BACP as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.