Kemi Folarin, BACP
Kemi Folarin is a counsellor who uses a client-focused way of working.
About Kemi
Kemi Folarin is a counsellor who uses a client-focused way of working. He blends Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused ideas to help people talk through what matters to them. Kemi offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can feel heard and understood.
He prefers sessions that follow the client’s pace. That means listening closely, reflecting what comes up, and helping clients notice patterns in their thinking and feelings. Over time he supports people to draw on their own strengths and make small steps toward change.
Background and approach
Kemi has five years of counselling experience and a background leading a charity serving children, young people and the wider community. He also holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Youth and Community. He is the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book, which outlines practical examples of learned practice.
Typical concerns he works with include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, addiction, parenting and career issues. He also supports people facing isolation, seasonal affective disorder, self-esteem struggles and workplace challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Kemi accepts international clients.
He aims to help people increase self-awareness, find their inner voice and make practical changes. The emphasis is on what the client wants to work on and on realistic steps forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393298 | June 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
Everything Kemi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Isolation / loneliness
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Kemi names
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How Kemi’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. In practice this means the therapist offers warm, non-judgemental listening and mirrors what you say so you can understand yourself better. It is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, stress and relationship concerns.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeated patterns and early influences that shape how someone responds now. Online sessions use conversation to uncover those patterns and increase self-awareness, which can help with anxiety, depression and trauma-related reactions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and the strengths you already have. It’s often used to set clear goals and try new approaches between sessions, which can be useful for career decisions, coping with life changes and managing symptoms.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, needs and preferences and together you will choose methods that feel most helpful. That collaborative process can change as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat and messaging help when a written check-in fits your day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Kemi help with?
Kemi supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress and grief. He also works with issues such as addictions, parenting, career worries and low self-esteem.
What is Kemi’s therapeutic style?
He blends Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches. That means sessions are led by the client, with attention to past patterns and practical progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience and a background running a charity that served children, young people and the wider community since 2007.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.