Damian Okafor
Calm, practical counselling for lifes challenges
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About Damian
Damian Okafor works from a person-centred and cognitive-behavioural stance. He keeps sessions warm and interactive and aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space. He is introduced here as someone who hears people’s stories and helps them find practical ways forward.
Damian has a Master of Science in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology from Regent's University London and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings ten years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger-related difficulties.
Background and approach
In sessions he combines client-centred listening with practical cognitive techniques. That means there is attention to understanding each person’s experience paired with tools to manage thoughts and behaviours. He keeps language straightforward and focuses on steps clients can take between meetings.
He also works with concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, sleep problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Other areas Damian engages with include relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, immigration stress, multicultural challenges and workplace strain. Damian offers help around attachment, family of origin issues, fatherhood questions, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
He describes his role as supporting people to discover their own strengths and to make changes that fit their life context.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 280948
- Languages
- English, Igbo
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Damian's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Damian works with
Everything Damian lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Damian lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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How Damian works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Damian will discuss goals and preferences and try flexible ways of working until there is a comfortable fit. He aims to collaborate with each person, adjusting pace and techniques to suit their needs.
Session options are not specified here, so please confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join sessions when they are in different locations, which can help those managing work, relocation or family commitments.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Damian help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, grief, trauma and related issues like sleep problems and low self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with cognitive-behavioural techniques and solution-focused conversation. The style is warm, interactive and practical.
What is his professional background?
He holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology and has around ten years of professional experience in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; check time zone differences when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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