Damian Okafor

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Grief and trauma

About Damian

Damian Okafor works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger and a wide range of life challenges using a client-centred and cognitive approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 10 years of professional experience in the UK.

He trained at Regent's University London and holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. His work draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with existential and solution-focused ideas, to help people manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Typical sessions are conversational and practical. He helps people identify patterns that cause distress and tests small changes to see what helps. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with sleep and motivation.

Damian has worked in GP surgery settings and counselling organisations in the UK, giving him experience in both clinical and community environments. He pays attention to cultural background and immigration-related concerns when these affect a person's wellbeing.

He offers therapy in English and Igbo and accepts international clients. People wondering about starting are asked to use the site matching process to arrange a first appointment and check the session format and cost details.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping a person feel heard and understood and supporting their own problem-solving. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and uses straightforward exercises to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. Existential ideas can help when people feel stuck about purpose, meaning or big life changes and encourage clear decision-making.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what a person hopes to change, then suggest which methods to try and review progress over time. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed package.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and travel, and can reduce time spent on commuting. They also allow for shorter check-ins or longer therapeutic sessions depending on what suits daily routines.

Topics Damian lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Domestic violence
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Damian

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety and related stress problems using practical techniques and talking therapies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and also draws on existential and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is he a registered counsellor in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Igbo?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements when booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.